Apple vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apple.
- Artichoke has 9.4 times less sugar than apple.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and apple are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 125% more dietary fiber than apple - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 9.4 times less sugar than apple - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 11 times more protein than apple - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and apple are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 154% more Vitamin C than apple - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 633% more calcium than apple - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 967% more iron than apple - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 246% more potassium than apple - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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, artichoke has more luteolin and apigenin than apple per 100 grams, however, apple contains more quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Apple | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | 2.3 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 7.48 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, apple has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and artichoke contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and artichoke contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.043 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 apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does artichoke or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or apple contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than apple - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.