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Vegetable vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vegetable and Cardoon?

  • Vegetable is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, yet Cardoon is richer in Copper, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Vegetable's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 24% higher.
  • Vegetable has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Cardoon. Vegetable has 0.12mg of Vitamin B2, while Cardoon has 0.03mg.
  • Vegetable contains less Sodium.

We used Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cardoon, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains more Copper +178.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +257.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +308.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +221.6%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +68.7%
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +308.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +221.6%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +68.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vegetable Cardoon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 2.47g Vegetable
Protein 2.86g 0.7g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Vegetable
Carbs 13.09g 4.07g Vegetable
Calories 65kcal 17kcal Vegetable
Sugar 3.12g Cardoon
Fiber 4.4g 1.6g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.82mg 0.7mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 51mg 23mg Vegetable
Potassium 169mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 35mg 170mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.49mg 0.17mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.379mg 0.256mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Vegetable
Vitamin A 4277IU 0IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 0µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 2mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.03mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 0.3mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 19µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.041g Vegetable

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Vegetable
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/nutrients
  2. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.