Yogurt vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Artichoke has 57.2 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than yogurt.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to artichoke for protein. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 74% |
| Fat | 47% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Artichoke has 57.2 times less saturated fat than yogurt - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Artichoke has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than yogurt - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has 26 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and artichoke contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Yogurt | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 175% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 24 times more iron than yogurt - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 139% more potassium than yogurt - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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, both yogurt and artichoke contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Yogurt | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both yogurt and artichoke contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Yogurt | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and artichoke contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does artichoke or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does artichoke or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 180% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or yogurt contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than yogurt - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.