Artichoke vs. Bean Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Bean Sprouts


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

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

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

  • Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
  • Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of artichoke and bean sprouts 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 Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to bean sprouts for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for bean sprouts, 32:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Artichoke Bean Sprouts
Protein 23% 32%
Carbohydrates 74% 63%
Fat 3% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both artichoke and bean sprouts are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both artichoke and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Artichoke Bean Sprouts
Thiamin 0.072 MG 0.084 MG
Riboflavin 0.066 MG 0.124 MG
Niacin 1.046 MG 0.749 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.338 MG 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 0.116 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 68 UG 61 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.

potassium

Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 148% more potassium than bean sprout - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg 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 bean sprout per 100 grams, however, bean sprout contains more kaempferol than artichoke per 100 grams.

Artichoke Bean Sprouts
apigenin 7.48 mg ~
luteolin 2.3 mg ~
kaempferol ~ 0.33 mg
Quercetin ~ 0.15 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, both artichoke and bean sprouts contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Artichoke Bean Sprouts
beta-carotene 8 UG 6 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 464 UG ~
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both artichoke and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Artichoke Bean Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.016 G
Total 0.017 G 0.016 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and bean sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Artichoke Bean Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.046 G 0.042 G
Total 0.046 G 0.042 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 Bean Sprouts .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does artichoke or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.

Is artichoke or bean sprouts better for protein?
Artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.

Does artichoke or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.

Does artichoke or bean sprouts contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than bean sprout - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.