Artichoke vs Bell Pepper – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing artichoke to bell pepper, we picked the artichoke.

Why?

First, you might remember that different color bell peppers have different nutritional profiles. So, you might be wondering why we didn’t specify the color. The reason is: the things that differ from one color to another are important differences between the respective bell peppers, but they make no difference to this comparison, as for any given nutrient that changes from one color to another, it doesn’t change the outcome.

Now, with that in mind, today’s comparison is pretty straightforward:

In terms of macros, artichoke has more than 3x the fiber for 2x the carbs, and nearly 4x the protein, making it the clear winner in this category.

In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, K, and choline, while bell pepper has more of vitamins A, B6, C, and E. Another win for artichoke.

When it comes to minerals, artichoke has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while bell pepper is not higher in any minerals. One more win for artichoke.

In other news, artichoke has a lot more polyphenols; mostly flavones like apigenin and luteolin and phenolic acids like caffeoylquinic acid.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for artichokes, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!

Want to learn more?

You might like:

• 21 Most Beneficial Polyphenols & What Foods Have Them
• Which Bell Peppers To Pick? A Spectrum Of Specialties ← for the differences between the different colors

Enjoy!