Lentils vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and lentils are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than lentil.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and artichoke has 59% less calories than lentil - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke has 48% less carbohydrates than lentil - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 46% more dietary fiber than artichoke - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 176% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and lentils are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than lentil - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate. Both lentils and artichoke contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lentils | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 132% more calcium than lentil - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 160% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and lentils are high in potassium. Artichoke is very similar to lentil for potassium - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentils and artichoke contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lentils | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.137 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 lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and artichoke has 60% less calories than lentil - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does artichoke or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 160% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does artichoke or lentils contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and lentils are high in potassium. Artichoke is very similar to lentil for potassium - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.