Quick Answer: Buy Napoleon Marinated Grilled Artichokes (about $7.79), the only 10/10 in Sporked's test of 15. Easier to find: Mezzetta (9.5). Cheapest: Reese (about $2.92). For a crowd: Kirkland.
Our top picks
Open, drain, done: the easiest antipasto to add to a board.
All 8 picks
Sporked scores are from one tester's 2025 test. Prices are single store listings checked October 2026.
Best overall
Napoleon Marinated Grilled Artichokes
- Size
- 12 oz
- Sporked score
- 10 / 10
- Oil
- Sunflower and olive
Why it's here: The flavor stands out on a board: "savory, charred, slightly smoky."
Watch out: The most expensive per ounce here, and mostly sold at Kroger-family and West Coast stores.
Best classic
Mezzetta Quartered & Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Size
- 14.5 oz
- Sporked score
- 9.5 / 10
- Made in
- Peru
Why it's here: "Herby, oily, and beautifully seasoned," and sold at many chains.
Watch out: Sporked calls them "pretty salty".
Why we picked it (sources)
Sporked scored it 9.5/10 (Sporked). Stop & Shop lists Product of Peru, sunflower oil and Non-GMO Project verified (Stop & Shop). Food 4 Less lists $5.29 (Food 4 Less).
Best water-packed
Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water
- Size
- 14.75 oz
- Sporked score
- 9 / 10
- Packed in
- Acidified water
Why it's here: Sporked's best in water, "just as tender and fragrant" as the marinated ones.
Watch out: Plain out of the jar. Dress it with olive oil, lemon and herbs first.
Best for a crowd
Kirkland Signature Artichoke Hearts
- Size
- 2 × 33 oz
- Made in
- Spain
- Oil
- Canola
Why it's here: The most artichokes for the money when you're making several boards.
Watch out: Canola-oil marinade, and two huge jars need fridge space once opened.
Why we picked it (sources)
Costco lists two 33 oz jars of halves and quarters and "Refrigerate after opening" (Costco Business). A price tracker shows about $10.69 to $10.99 in warehouses on Oct 24, 2026 (Warehouse Runner). Not in Sporked's test.
Best firm texture
Jeff's Garden Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Size
- 14.5 oz
- Sporked score
- 9 / 10
- Oil
- Sunflower
Why it's here: "Noticeably a bit firmer than every other brand," so it holds up on a pick.
Watch out: Mostly at Sprouts and natural-food stores, and retailers disagree on where it's made.
Best value
Reese Quartered Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Size
- 12 oz
- Price per oz
- About 24 cents
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 at Walmart (1,363)
Why it's here: The lowest shelf price we found, with strong shopper ratings.
Watch out: Sporked tried it but didn't rank or describe it.
Why we picked it (sources)
Walmart lists $2.92 for 12 oz, rated 4.6 from 1,363 ratings (Walmart).
Best big jar
DeLallo Marinated Artichoke Hearts, 24 oz
- Size
- 24 oz
- Price per oz
- About 25 cents
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 at Walmart (79)
Why it's here: A cheap big jar if you don't shop at Costco.
Watch out: Sporked tried it but didn't rank it, and the listing has no ingredient list.
Why we picked it (sources)
Walmart lists $6.12 for 24 oz, rated 4.4 from 79 ratings (Walmart).
Best single-serve
Trader Joe's Marinated Artichokes On The Go
- Size
- 1.58 oz pouch
- Marinade
- Olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs
- Where
- Trader Joe's only
Why it's here: No-drip portions for charcuterie cups, picnic boxes and jarcuterie.
Watch out: Far more per ounce than a jar.
Why we picked it (sources)
Simply Recipes lists $1.29 for a 1.58 oz pouch "brined in olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs" (Simply Recipes via AOL).
How to choose
- Serving straight from the jar? Buy marinated. Water-packed hearts taste flat until you dress them.
- Read the oil. Most US jars use sunflower or canola oil, not olive oil. Country of origin (often Peru or Spain) is in small type.
- Quartered beats whole for a board: one bite, no knife.
- Drain them well and pat dry so the oil doesn't run into the crackers. Serve in a small bowl with picks.
How much: about 2 oz per guest when they're one of several antipasti. A 12 oz jar covers about 6 people. More on marinated artichokes
Artichoke heart questions
Marinated or water-packed artichoke hearts for a charcuterie board?
Marinated, if you're serving them straight from the jar: the top two in Sporked's test were both marinated. Water-packed hearts are milder and work if you add your own olive oil, lemon and herbs.
Should you drain jarred artichoke hearts?
Yes. Drain marinated hearts well and pat them dry so oil doesn't run into the crackers and cheese. Rinse water-packed hearts to cut the canned taste.
How long do artichoke hearts last after opening?
Refrigerate them after opening, covered in their liquid, and use a clean fork. Mezzetta says its opened products keep anywhere from 5 days to 3 months depending on the product, so follow your jar's label, and throw it out if it smells off or shows mold.
How many artichoke hearts per person?
About 2 oz per guest when they're one of several antipasti. A 12 oz jar covers about 6 people, and a 24 oz jar about 12.
Are jarred artichoke hearts healthy?
They keep much of the fiber and vitamins of fresh artichokes, but they're higher in sodium, and the marinade adds fat. Rinsing water-packed hearts lowers the salt.
How we picked these, and sources
Scores and quotes are from Sporked's 2025 test, where one tester tried 15 jarred and canned brands and scored six (Sporked). We added prices, ingredients and where each jar is sold from the store listings linked on each card. Kirkland, Reese, DeLallo and Trader Joe's On The Go weren't scored in that test. Draining advice is from America's Test Kitchen (ATK); storage from Mezzetta and Costco's labels (Mezzetta); nutrition from TODAY (TODAY). Prices checked October 25, 2026.
- Sporked: Best canned and jarred artichoke hearts, ranked
- QFC: Napoleon Marinated Grilled Artichokes
- Stop & Shop: Mezzetta Quartered & Marinated
- Food 4 Less: Mezzetta Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Costco Business: Kirkland Signature Artichoke Hearts
- Warehouse Runner: Kirkland artichoke price
- Walmart: Reese Quartered Marinated
- Walmart: Cara Mia in Water
- Giant: Jeff's Garden Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Simply Recipes via AOL: Trader Joe's On The Go
- Walmart: DeLallo Marinated 24 oz
- America's Test Kitchen: Frozen vs jarred artichokes
- Mezzetta: FAQ
- TODAY: Artichoke hearts nutrition
For what artichokes pair with, see the marinated artichokes ingredient guide, and for an Italian spread, the Italian antipasto board. Every ranked guide is on our charcuterie buying guides page.
