Artichoke vs Olives – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing artichoke to olives, we picked the artichoke.

Why?

Both are great! And the battle of the antipasti…

In terms of macros, artichoke has 4x the protein and nearly 2x the fiber as well as slightly more carbs, while olives have more (famously healthy) fats. This one really comes down to whether we want to prioritize the fiber or the fats more, so in the interests of fairness, we’re calling this round a tie.

In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and K, while olives have more of vitamins A & E, yielding a 9:2 win to artichokes here.

Looking at minerals, artichokes have more magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while olives have more calcium, iron, and selenium, for a more modest 5:3 win for olives in this round.

In other considerations, they’re both abundant sources of polyphenols, and we’re calling this final round a tie on that basis.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for artichoke, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

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Enjoy!