Artichoke vs Edamame – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing artichoke to edamame, we picked the edamame.
Why?
Artichoke is great, but edamame is better by most metrics:
In terms of macros, artichoke has slightly more carbs and fiber, while edamame has a lot more protein; the scale of difference makes this first round a win for edamame.
In the category of vitamins, artichoke has slightly more of vitamins B3 and C, while edamame has a lot more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9, E, and K, winning easily.
Looking at minerals, artichoke is not higher in any minerals, while edamame has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, sweeping another round for edamame.
Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for edamame, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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