Whole Wheat Flour vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and artichoke:
- Both whole wheat flour and artichoke are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, artichoke contains more folate.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and artichoke has 86% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 74% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and artichoke has 86% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat flour and artichoke are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour has 143% more dietary fiber than artichoke - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour and artichoke contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 194% more protein than artichoke - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and artichoke are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat flour and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, artichoke contains more folate. Both whole wheat flour and artichoke contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 33% more calcium than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 190% more iron than artichoke - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and artichoke are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has a little more potassium (6%) than artichoke by weight - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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 whole wheat flour and artichoke contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 464 UG |
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: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat flour or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and artichoke has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and artichoke has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or artichoke contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 190% more iron than artichoke - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and artichoke are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has a little more potassium ( 10%) than artichoke by weight - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.