Artichoke vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and cucumber:
- Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than cucumber.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cucumber has 65% less carbohydrates than artichoke.
- Cucumber has 68% less calories than artichoke.
- Cucumber has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cucumber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 68% less calories than artichoke - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 65% less carbohydrates than artichoke - cucumber has 3.6g 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 980% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 403% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and artichoke are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both artichoke and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Artichoke | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 175% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 357% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.04 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, cucumber has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.028 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 70% less calories than artichoke - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does cucumber or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 70% fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or artichoke contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.