Asparagus vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus and artichoke different?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while artichoke is higher in fiber, magnesium, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
- Asparagus covers your daily need for vitamin K 22% more than artichoke.
- Asparagus contains 6 times more vitamin E than artichoke. Asparagus contains 1.13mg of vitamin E, while artichoke contains 0.19mg.
Asparagus, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +67.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 14.8µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 5.4g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 60mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.28mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 11.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.072mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 370mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.231mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.256mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Folate | 52µg | 68µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 3.27g | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 10.51g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.338mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 11g | 7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 91kcal | 144kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 500g | 213g | N/A |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.046mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.9% |
~equal in
Water
~84.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.036g





