Nectarine vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and nectarine are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has 6.9 times less sugar than nectarine.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Nectarine has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than nectarine.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to artichoke for fat. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:85:6 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 74% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 218% more dietary fiber than nectarine - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 6.9 times less sugar than nectarine - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 208% more protein than nectarine - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and nectarine are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 117% more Vitamin C than nectarine - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both nectarine and artichoke contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Nectarine | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 633% more calcium than nectarine - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 357% more iron than nectarine - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and nectarine are high in potassium. Artichoke has 84% more potassium than nectarine - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg 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, nectarine has more quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more apigenin and luteolin than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.69 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 7.48 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 2.3 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, nectarine has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.111 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.
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FAQ
Does artichoke or nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does artichoke or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and nectarine contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or nectarine contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and nectarine are high in potassium. Artichoke has 80% more potassium than nectarine - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg of potassium.