Beef vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and artichoke:
- Both beef and artichoke are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than beef.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Beef has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, artichoke contains more folate.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and artichoke has 83% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 74% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Artichoke and beef contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 676% more protein than artichoke - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and artichoke has 100% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Artichoke has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Artichoke has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than beef - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, artichoke contains more folate. Both beef and artichoke contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Beef | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 26% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 76% more iron than artichoke - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 35% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Beef | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Beef | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does beef or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and artichoke has 80% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Is beef or artichoke better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 680% more protein than artichoke - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Does artichoke or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both beef and artichoke are high in potassium. Artichoke has 40% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.