Blackberry vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and blackberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium.
- Blackberry has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than blackberry.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 74% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke is very similar to blackberry for dietary fiber - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 135% more protein than blackberry - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and blackberry are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 79% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blackberry and artichoke contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Blackberry | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 52% more calcium than blackberry - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 106% more iron than blackberry - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 128% more potassium than blackberry - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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, blackberry has more kaempferol, myricetin and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more apigenin and luteolin than blackberry per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.27 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.67 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.58 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, blackberry has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than blackberry per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Blackberry or Artichoke .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does artichoke or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or blackberry contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than blackberry - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.