Artichoke vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and tomato:
- Both artichoke and tomato are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 62% less calories than artichoke.
- Tomato has 63% less carbohydrates than artichoke.
- Tomato has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 62% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to tomato for carbs. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 75% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 63% less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 350% more dietary fiber than tomato - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 272% more protein than tomato - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and tomato are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both artichoke and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than tomato - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 374% more iron than tomato - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and tomato are high in potassium. Artichoke has 56% more potassium than tomato - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.58 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, tomato has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.08 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 tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does artichoke or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 60% fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or tomato contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and tomato are high in potassium. Artichoke has 60% more potassium than tomato - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.