Artichoke vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and shallot:
- Both artichoke and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has 6.9 times less sugar than shallot.
- Artichoke has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke has 35% less calories than shallot - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to shallot for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 85% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke has 37% less carbohydrates than shallot - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 69% more dietary fiber than shallot - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 6.9 times less sugar than shallot - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and shallot are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 46% more Vitamin C than shallot - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both artichoke and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Artichoke | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke and shallot contain similar amounts of calcium - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke and shallot contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and shallot are high in potassium. Artichoke has 11% more potassium than shallot - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg 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 artichoke and shallot contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Artichoke | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.037 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 shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke has 40% less calories than shallot - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does artichoke or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke has 40% fewer carbohydrates than shallot - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or shallot contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and shallot are high in potassium. Artichoke has 10% more potassium than shallot - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.