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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of artichoke and carrots 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Artichoke Carrots
Protein 23% 8%
Carbohydrates 74% 88%
Fat 3% 4%
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

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

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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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.

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