Basil vs. Artichoke

Nutrition comparison of Basil and Artichoke


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

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

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

  • Both artichoke and basil are high in calcium and potassium.
  • Artichoke has more thiamin.
  • Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
  • Basil has 51% less calories than artichoke.
  • Basil has 75% less carbohydrates than artichoke.
  • Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of basil 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: Basil (Basil, fresh) 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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Basil has 51% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.

Basil Artichoke
Protein 43% 23%
Carbohydrates 32% 74%
Fat 24% 3%
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carbohydrates

Basil has 75% less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 238% more dietary fiber than basil - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 54% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 263 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 27 times more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Basil Artichoke
Thiamin 0.034 MG 0.072 MG
Riboflavin 0.076 MG 0.066 MG
Niacin 0.902 MG 1.046 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.209 MG 0.338 MG
Vitamin B6 0.155 MG 0.116 MG
Folate 68 UG 68 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both artichoke and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 302% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

iron

Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 148% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both artichoke and basil are high in potassium. Artichoke has 25% more potassium than basil - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg 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,

Basil Artichoke
beta-carotene 3142 UG 8 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 5650 UG 464 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.

Basil Artichoke
alpha linoleic acid 0.316 G 0.017 G
Total 0.316 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

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

Basil Artichoke
linoleic acid 0.073 G 0.046 G
Total 0.073 G 0.046 G



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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: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .

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FAQ

Does artichoke or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?
Basil has 50% less calories than artichoke - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.

Is artichoke or basil better for protein?
Artichoke and basil contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Does artichoke or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 80% fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

Does artichoke or basil contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 300% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

Does artichoke or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

Does artichoke or basil contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and basil are high in potassium. Artichoke has 30% more potassium than basil - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.