Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Cardoon VS Tomatoes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cardoon	14%	5%	81%
Tomatoes	17%	9%	74%

Macro Nutrients

	Cardoon	Tomatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.33% 67.5kcal	2.46% 71.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.41% 0.4g	0.82% 0.79g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.14% 0.044g	0.35% 0.11g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	0.74% 0.012g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.96% 0.16g	1.87% 0.32g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	12.4% 16g	12% 15.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	14.4% 10.4g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	7.5% 5.44g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 4.96g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	16.7% 6.35g	12.5% 4.76g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.96% 2.78g	6.24% 3.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cardoon	Tomatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	18.5% 167μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.6% 0.079mg	12.2% 0.15mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.16% 0.12mg	5.8% 0.075mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.44% 1.2mg	14.7% 2.36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	27% 1.34mg	7.06% 0.35mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	35.4% 0.46mg	24.4% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	6.2% 1.86μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	67.5% 270μg	15% 59.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	8.8% 7.94mg	60.4% 54.4mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	14.3% 2.14mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	26% 31.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cardoon	Tomatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	27.8% 278mg	3.97% 39.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	102% 0.92mg	26% 0.23mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.23% 9.13μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	34.7% 2.78mg	13.4% 1.07mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	39.7% 167mg	10.4% 43.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	44% 1mg	19.7% 0.45mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	13% 91mg	13.6% 95mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	46.7% 1588mg	27.7% 941mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.44% 0.79μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	45% 675mg	1.32% 20mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.13% 0.67mg	6.13% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10% 373g	10% 375g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Cardoon vs Tomatoes:

• Raw Cardoon has 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.8 times more Vitamin B5, 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 4.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• While Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes contain more Vitamin A, 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B3 and 6.9 times more Vitamin C than Raw Cardoon.
• Both Raw Cardoon as well as Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 oz.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Cardoon vs Tomatoes:

• Raw Cardoon has 7 times more Calcium, 3.9 times more Copper, 2.6 times more Iron, 3.8 times more Magnesium, 2.2 times more Manganese, 1.7 times more Potassium and 34 times more Sodium than Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• Both Raw Cardoon and Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have similar amounts of Phosphorus, Zinc and Water per 14 oz.
• Both Raw Cardoon as well as Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have insufficient amounts of Selenium in 14 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• Raw Cardoon has 1.3 times more Fiber than Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• While Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes contain 1.3 times more Protein than Raw Cardoon.
• Both Raw Cardoon and Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have similar amounts of Carbohydrate per 14 oz.
• Both Raw Cardoon as well as Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have insufficient amounts of Energy, Fat, Omega 6, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 14 oz.