Watermelon vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and artichoke:
- Artichoke has 5.2 times less sugar than watermelon.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 74% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 5.2 times less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 436% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and artichoke are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 44% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 27 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both watermelon and artichoke contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Watermelon | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 529% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 433% more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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 luteolin and apigenin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more kaempferol than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.46 mg | 2.3 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 7.48 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, watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both watermelon and artichoke contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Watermelon | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.05 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does watermelon or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or artichoke contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.