Artichoke vs Red Cabbage – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing artichoke to red cabbage, we picked the artichoke.
Why?
Both are great! But…
In terms of macros, artichoke has more than 2x the fiber, slightly more carbs, and more than 2x the protein, winning easily in this first round.
In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B1, B3, B5, B7, B9, and E, while red cabbage has more of vitamins A, B6, C, and K, yielding a modest 6:4 win to artichoke here.
Looking at minerals, artichoke has more copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while red cabbage has more selenium, so that’s a clear 6:1 win for artichoke in this round.
In other considerations, both are abundant sources of polyphenols, with different arrays thereof, but nothing that, when all is taken into account, sets one markedly ahead of the other, so this round’s a tie.
Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for artichoke, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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