Artichoke vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and beets:
- Both beets and artichoke are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has 5.8 times less sugar than beet.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 83% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both beets and artichoke are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 93% more dietary fiber than beet - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 5.8 times less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 103% more protein than beet - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and artichoke are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 139% more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both artichoke and beets contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Artichoke | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 175% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 60% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 14% more potassium than beet - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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, both artichoke and beets contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Artichoke | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.055 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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FAQ
Does beets or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does beets or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both beets and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 10% more potassium than beet - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.