Artichoke vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and green bean:
- Both artichoke and green bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is similar to green bean for protein, carbs and fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Green Bean | |
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| Protein | 23% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and green bean are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 100% more dietary fiber than green bean - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and green bean are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 34 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 191% more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more folate. Both artichoke and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of calcium - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and green bean are high in potassium. Artichoke has 75% more potassium than green bean - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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 green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.13 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 2.73 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, both artichoke and green bean contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Artichoke | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and green bean contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.044 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 Artichoke or Green Bean .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does artichoke or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or green bean contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and green bean are high in potassium. Artichoke has 80% more potassium than green bean - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.