Almonds vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and almonds are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, iron and protein.
- Artichoke has 51% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Artichoke has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and artichoke has 92% less calories than almond - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 74% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke has 51% less carbohydrates than almond - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 131% more dietary fiber than artichoke - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 547% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Artichoke has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and artichoke are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 133 times more Vitamin E than artichoke - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke has more Vitamin K than almond - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both almonds and artichoke contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almonds | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 511% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 190% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 98% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, almond has more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more apigenin and luteolin than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 2.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.39 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.36 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 7.48 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 2.3 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both almonds and artichoke contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Almonds | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does artichoke or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and artichoke has 90% less calories than almond - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does artichoke or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke has 50% fewer carbohydrates than almond - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or almonds contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 510% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 190% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does artichoke or almonds contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 100% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.