Egg vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and egg are high in calcium.
- Artichoke has 85.8 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Egg has 13.6 times less carbohydrates than artichoke.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, artichoke contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and artichoke has 67% less calories than egg - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 74% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 13.6 times less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Artichoke and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 284% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Artichoke has 85.8 times less saturated fat than egg - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and artichoke are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and artichoke has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 159 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than artichoke - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, artichoke contains more niacin. Both egg and artichoke contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and egg are high in calcium. Egg has 27% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 37% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 168% more potassium than egg - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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 egg and artichoke contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 464 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Egg | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.017 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Egg | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.046 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 artichoke or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and artichoke has 70% less calories than egg - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is artichoke or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 280% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does artichoke or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 13.6 times fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or egg contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and egg are high in calcium. Egg has 30% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or egg contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than egg - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.