Orange vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and orange are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Artichoke has 8.2 times less sugar than orange.
- Artichoke has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium.
- Orange has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than orange.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and orange contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 74% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and orange are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 125% more dietary fiber than orange - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 8.2 times less sugar than orange - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 367% more protein than orange - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and orange are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 285% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke has more Vitamin K than orange - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both orange and artichoke contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Orange | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and orange are high in calcium. Artichoke is very similar to orange for calcium - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 13 times more iron than orange - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 119% more potassium than orange - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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, orange has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 8 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and artichoke contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and artichoke contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and orange contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does artichoke or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or orange contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and orange are high in calcium. Artichoke is very similar to orange for calcium - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or orange contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than orange - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.