Artichoke vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and brussels sprouts:
- Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for protein and fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 68% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 42% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 626% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 37 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 10 times more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Artichoke | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Artichoke has a little more calcium (5%) than brussels sprout by weight - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Artichoke is very similar to artichoke for potassium - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, artichoke has more apigenin and luteolin than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.33 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 1.92 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,
| Artichoke | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 450 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 1590 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does artichoke or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Artichoke has a little more calcium ( 10%) than brussels sprout by weight - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Artichoke is very similar to artichoke for potassium - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.