Basil vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and basil are high in calcium and potassium.
- Artichoke has more thiamin.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Basil has 51% less calories than artichoke.
- Basil has 75% less carbohydrates than artichoke.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Basil has 51% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 74% |
| Fat | 19% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 75% less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 238% more dietary fiber than basil - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and basil are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 54% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 263 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 27 times more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin. Both basil and artichoke contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 302% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 148% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and basil are high in potassium. Artichoke has 25% more potassium than basil - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Basil | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Basil | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and artichoke contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does artichoke or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Basil has 50% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is artichoke or basil better for protein?
Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does artichoke or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 80% fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or basil contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 300% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does artichoke or basil contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and basil are high in potassium. Artichoke has 30% more potassium than basil - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.