Apricot vs. Artichoke

Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Artichoke


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apricot versus artichoke (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and artichoke:

  • Both artichoke and apricot are high in potassium.
  • Apricot has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
  • Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than artichoke.
  • Artichoke has 8.3 times less sugar than apricot.
  • Artichoke has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
  • Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and artichoke is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Artichoke
Protein 10% 23%
Carbohydrates 83% 74%
Fat 7% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 170% more dietary fiber than apricot - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Artichoke has 8.3 times less sugar than apricot - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Artichoke has 134% more protein than apricot - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both artichoke and apricot are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Artichoke has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and artichoke contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Apricot Artichoke
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.072 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.066 MG
Niacin 0.6 MG 1.046 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.24 MG 0.338 MG
Vitamin B6 0.054 MG 0.116 MG
Folate 9 UG 68 UG

Minerals

calcium

Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 238% more calcium than apricot - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Artichoke has 228% more iron than apricot - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.

potassium

Both artichoke and apricot are high in potassium. Artichoke has 43% more potassium than apricot - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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, apricot has more kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more apigenin and luteolin than apricot per 100 grams.

Apricot Artichoke
kaempferol 0.63 mg ~
Quercetin 1.63 mg ~
apigenin ~ 7.48 mg
luteolin ~ 2.3 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, apricot has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams.

Apricot Artichoke
beta-carotene 1094 UG 8 UG
alpha-carotene 19 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG 464 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and artichoke contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Apricot Artichoke
linoleic acid 0.077 G 0.046 G
Total 0.077 G 0.046 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .

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FAQ

Does artichoke or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?
Artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.

Does artichoke or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

Does artichoke or apricot contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and apricot are high in potassium. Artichoke has 40% more potassium than apricot - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.