Pecan vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and pecan are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than pecan.
- Pecan has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, artichoke contains more folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and artichoke has 93% less calories than pecan - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 74% |
| Fat | 88% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and pecan contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and pecan are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 78% more dietary fiber than artichoke - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and pecan contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and pecan has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and artichoke has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than pecan - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, artichoke contains more folate. Both pecan and artichoke contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Pecan | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and pecan are high in calcium. Pecan has 59% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 98% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and pecan are high in potassium. Artichoke is very similar to artichoke for potassium - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg 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, pecan has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 20.697 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does artichoke or pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and artichoke has 90% less calories than pecan - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does artichoke or pecan have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and pecan contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or pecan contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and pecan are high in calcium. Pecan has 60% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or pecan contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and pecan are high in potassium. Artichoke is very similar to artichoke for potassium - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.