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Zucchini vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between zucchini and artichoke

  • Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, yet artichoke is richer in copper, fiber, iron, folate, magnesium, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for artichoke is 20% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 2 times more vitamin C than artichoke. Zucchini contains 17.9mg of vitamin C, while artichoke contains 11.7mg.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than artichoke.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more IronIron +245.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +244.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Artichoke DV% diff.
Copper 0.053mg 0.231mg 20%
Fiber 1g 5.4g 18%
Iron 0.37mg 1.28mg 11%
Folate 24µg 68µg 11%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 14.8µg 9%
Phosphorus 38mg 90mg 7%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 11.7mg 7%
Choline 9.5mg 34.4mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.046mg 4%
Sodium 8mg 94mg 4%
Protein 1.21g 3.27g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.116mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.338mg 3%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.256mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 370mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 44mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Calories 17kcal 47kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.072mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.49mg 2%
Carbs 3.11g 10.51g 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 1µg 1%
Fats 0.32g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 2.11g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.19mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.084g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.064g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Zucchini
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.