Artichoke
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 10.5 g |
Artichoke is a thistle-family vegetable eaten for its fleshy bracts and heart, typically steamed, boiled, roasted or braised, and common in Mediterranean cooking. Per 100 g, raw artichoke provides 46 kcal, 3.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 10.5 g of carbohydrates and a notable 3.9 g of dietary fibre, with sugars kept low at just 1 g. It is a meaningful source of potassium at 352.4 mg per 100 g, along with 72.3 mg of phosphorus and 44.9 mg of calcium. On the vitamin side, artichoke contributes 50.8 mcg of folate, 34.4 mg of choline and 9.95 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. No glycemic index value is established for artichoke. It fits vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in an artichoke?
Raw artichoke contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A medium whole artichoke weighs around 120 g before trimming, yielding roughly 55 kcal, though the edible portion is considerably less once the tough outer leaves and choke are removed.
How much potassium is in an artichoke?
Artichoke provides 352.4 mg of potassium per 100 g, making it a relatively good vegetable source of this mineral. That figure is comparable to many root vegetables and notably higher than most leafy greens.
Is artichoke keto-friendly?
Artichoke is listed as keto-compatible, with 10.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g offset by 3.9 g of fibre, giving a net carb figure of around 6.6 g per 100 g. Portion size matters on a strict keto plan, but artichoke hearts in smaller servings fit comfortably within typical daily carb limits.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 46.0 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.16 g |
| Carbs | 10.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.99 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.037 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.005 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.068 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.020 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.060 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 44.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 72.3 mg |
| Potassium | 352 mg |
| Sodium | 27.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg |
| Copper | 0.23 mg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg |
| Selenium | 0.20 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.3 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 9.9 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.065 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.066 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.00 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 50.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 34.4 mg |
