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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of artichoke and yellow corn 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Artichoke or Yellow Corn .

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.

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