Artichoke vs Pumpkin – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing artichoke to pumpkin, we picked the artichoke.
Why?
It wasn’t close!
In terms of macros, artichoke has 11x the fiber, slightly more carbs, and more than 3x the protein, winning easily in this category.
In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and K, while pumpkin has more of vitamins A, B2, and E, giving artichoke an 8:3 victory here.
Looking at minerals, artichoke has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while pumpkin has more selenium, meaning an 8:1 victory for artichoke in this round.
In other considerations, artichoke has more polyphenols by far, thus winning one more round.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for artichoke, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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