Artichoke vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and carrots:
- Both artichoke and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has more folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 93% more dietary fiber than carrot - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 252% more protein than carrot - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and carrots are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has 98% more Vitamin C than carrot - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more folate. Both artichoke and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 33% more calcium than carrot - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 327% more iron than carrot - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and carrots are high in potassium. Artichoke has 16% more potassium than carrot - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.21 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 carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Artichoke | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.1 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.
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FAQ
Does artichoke or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does artichoke or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or carrots contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and carrots are high in potassium. Artichoke has 20% more potassium than carrot - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.