Artichoke vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Cucumber


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

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

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

  • Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than cucumber.
  • Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
  • Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Cucumber has 65% less carbohydrates than artichoke.
  • Cucumber has 68% less calories than artichoke.
  • Cucumber has more beta-carotene than artichoke, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cucumber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of artichoke and cucumber 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cucumber has 68% less calories than artichoke - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and artichoke has 47 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Artichoke Cucumber
Protein 23% 16%
Carbohydrates 74% 80%
Fat 3% 5%
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carbohydrates

Cucumber has 65% less carbohydrates than artichoke - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 980% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.99g of sugar.

Protein

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Artichoke has 403% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and artichoke has 3.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cucumber and artichoke are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cucumber and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both artichoke and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Artichoke Cucumber
Thiamin 0.072 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.066 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 1.046 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.338 MG 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 0.116 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 68 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 175% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and artichoke has 44mg of calcium.

iron

Artichoke has 357% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and artichoke has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg 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 Cucumber
apigenin 7.48 mg ~
luteolin 2.3 mg ~
kaempferol ~ 0.13 mg
Quercetin ~ 0.04 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, cucumber has more beta-carotene than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cucumber per 100 grams.

Artichoke Cucumber
beta-carotene 8 UG 45 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 464 UG 23 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 11 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.

Artichoke Cucumber
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.005 G
Total 0.017 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

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

Artichoke Cucumber
linoleic acid 0.046 G 0.028 G
Total 0.046 G 0.028 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cucumber or artichoke contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cucumber has 70% less calories than artichoke - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and artichoke has 47 calories.

Does cucumber or artichoke have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 70% fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and artichoke has 10.5g of carbohydrates.

Does cucumber or artichoke contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and artichoke has 370mg of potassium.