Almond Butter vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and artichoke:
- Both almond butter and artichoke are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, iron and protein.
- Artichoke has 5.3 times less sugar than almond butter.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond butter.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and artichoke has 92% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 74% |
| Fat | 76% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke has 44% less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almond butter and artichoke are high in dietary fiber. Almond butter has 91% more dietary fiber than artichoke - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 5.3 times less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 541% more protein than artichoke - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and artichoke has 99% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond butter - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 126 times more Vitamin E than artichoke - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke has more Vitamin K than almond butter - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin. Both almond butter and artichoke contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Butter | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both almond butter and artichoke are high in calcium. Almond butter has 689% more calcium than artichoke - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 173% more iron than artichoke - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and artichoke are high in potassium. Almond butter has 102% more potassium than artichoke - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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 almond butter and artichoke contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Almond Butter | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond butter per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 13.616 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and artichoke has 90% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.
Does almond butter or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke has 40% fewer carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or artichoke contain more calcium?
Both almond butter and artichoke are high in calcium. Almond butter has 690% more calcium than artichoke - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or artichoke contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 170% more iron than artichoke - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.
Does almond butter or artichoke contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and artichoke are high in potassium. Almond butter has 100% more potassium than artichoke - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.