Artichoke vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and collard greens:
- Both artichoke and collard greens are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 56% |
| Fat | 3% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and collard greens are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 35% more dietary fiber than collard green - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and collard greens are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 202% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 250 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 10 times more Vitamin E than artichoke - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 28 times more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both artichoke and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Artichoke | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and collard greens are high in calcium. Collard green has 427% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 172% more iron than collard green - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and collard greens are high in potassium. Artichoke has 74% more potassium than collard green - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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 collard green per 100 grams, however, collard green contains more kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.08 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 8.74 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 2.57 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,
| Artichoke | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and collard greens contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.084 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is artichoke or collard greens better for protein?
Artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does artichoke or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or collard greens contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and collard greens are high in calcium. Collard green has 430% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or collard greens contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and collard greens are high in potassium. Artichoke has 70% more potassium than collard green - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and collard green has 213mg of potassium.