Artichoke vs Tomato – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing artichoke to tomato, we picked the artichoke.
Why?
Tomatoes are great, but artichokes are simply better in most ways:
In terms of macros, artichokes have more than 4x the fiber, more than 2x the carbs, and nearly 4x the protein, winning in this category.
In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and K, while tomatoes have more of vitamins A, C, and E, giving artichokes an 8:3 win in this round.
Looking at minerals, artichoke has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while tomatoes are not higher in any minerals; a complete win for artichoke here.
In other considerations, artichokes have more polyphenols, while tomatoes are a famously good source of lycopene, so we’ll call this round a tie.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for artichoke, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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