Artichoke vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and yellow corn:
- Both artichoke and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has 51% less calories than yellow corn.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid, however, artichoke contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke has 51% less calories than yellow corn - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for carbs. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke has 50% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 125% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 113% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid, however, artichoke contains more folate. Both artichoke and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than yellow corn - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 184% more iron than yellow corn - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and yellow corn are high in potassium. Artichoke has 70% more potassium than yellow corn - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 artichoke and yellow corn contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Artichoke | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both artichoke and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Artichoke | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke has 50% less calories than yellow corn - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does artichoke or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke has 50% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and yellow corn are high in potassium. Artichoke has 70% more potassium than yellow corn - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.