Artichoke vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and tomato sauce:
- Both artichoke and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has more thiamin and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato sauce has more beta-carotene and lycopene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce has 49% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to tomato sauce for carbs. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 260% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 173% more protein than tomato sauce - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 67% more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has 21 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin and folate. Both artichoke and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 214% more calcium than tomato sauce - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Artichoke has 25% more potassium than tomato sauce - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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, tomato sauce has more beta-carotene and lycopene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 259 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato sauce has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce has 50% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does artichoke or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Artichoke has 30% more potassium than tomato sauce - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.