Artichoke vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and artichoke are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has more thiamin and folate.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to baby carrots for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 92% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and artichoke are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 86% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 411% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and artichoke are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 689 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin and folate. Both artichoke and baby carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 38% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of iron - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 56% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg 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 artichoke and baby carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Artichoke | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.057 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: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does baby carrots or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and artichoke contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 60% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.