Artichoke vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and red bell pepper:
- Both artichoke and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 45% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 23% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 157% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 230% more protein than red bell pepper - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 991% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 156 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6. Both artichoke and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Artichoke | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 529% more calcium than red bell pepper - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 198% more iron than red bell pepper - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Artichoke has 75% more potassium than red bell pepper - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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 has more apigenin and luteolin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.23 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 50% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does artichoke or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Artichoke has 80% more potassium than red bell pepper - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.