Artichoke vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and cabbage:
- Both artichoke and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Artichoke has more niacin.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 47% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 116% more dietary fiber than cabbage - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 155% more protein than cabbage - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and cabbage are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 213% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 414% more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more niacin. Both artichoke and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Artichoke | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke and cabbage contain similar amounts of calcium - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 172% more iron than cabbage - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 118% more potassium than cabbage - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 apigenin and luteolin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | 0.08 mg |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.18 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.28 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, cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.017 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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does artichoke or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 50% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does artichoke or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or cabbage contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than cabbage - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.