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Globe artichoke
Calories & nutrition facts
globe or french, boiled, drained, without salt, cooked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 53 kcal —
- Protein 2.9 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 6.3 g 2%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 5.7 g 20%
- Sugars 1 g —
- Sodium 60 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 7.4 mg 8%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 14.8 µg 12%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.24 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 89 µg 22%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 34.4 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 21 mg 2%
- Iron 0.61 mg 3%
- Magnesium 42 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 73 mg 6%
- Potassium 286 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.4 mg 4%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Manganese 0.23 mg 10%
- Selenium 0.2 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 53 | 2.9 g | 6.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × artichoke, medium | 120 g | 64 | 3.5 g | 7.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × cup hearts | 84 g | 45 | 2.4 g | 5.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 2 × artichoke, medium | 240 g | 127 | 6.9 g | 15 g | 0.8 g |
| ½ × artichoke, medium | 60 g | 32 | 1.7 g | 3.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × artichoke, medium | 360 g | 191 | 10 g | 23 g | 1.2 g |
| 4 × artichoke, medium | 480 g | 254 | 14 g | 30 g | 1.6 g |
Similar foods
- Globe artichoke heartbase of leaves, boiled in unsalted water18 kcal / 100 g
- Globe artichoke basecanned, drained23 kcal / 100 g
- Globe or french artichokeboiled, drained53 kcal / 100 g
- Artichokesraw44 kcal / 100 g
- Artichoke heartscanned27 kcal / 100 g
- Jerusalem artichokeraw73 kcal / 100 g
- Cardooncooked, boiled, drained, with salt20 kcal / 100 g
- Canned artichokedrained40 kcal / 100 g
- Marinated artichoke119 kcal / 100 g
- Asparaguscooked, boiled, drained22 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Globe artichoke
How do you prepare a whole globe artichoke for cooking?
Snap off the tough outer leaves, trim the stem and about 2 cm from the top, then rub the cut surfaces with lemon to slow browning. Snip off any thorny leaf tips with kitchen scissors.
How long do you boil a globe artichoke?
Put it in boiling salted water with a slice of lemon, cover and simmer for about 25–40 minutes, depending on size. It is ready when a leaf pulls away easily and a knife slides into the base.
How do you eat a cooked globe artichoke?
Pull off the leaves one at a time and scrape the soft flesh from each leaf with your teeth. When you reach the centre, remove the fuzzy choke before eating the tender heart and base.
How do you cook globe artichokes in the oven?
Halve the trimmed artichokes lengthways and scoop out the fuzzy choke. Brush with olive oil, season, cover tightly with foil and roast at 200 °C for about 35–45 minutes, until the base is tender.
What goes well with globe artichokes?
Lemon, garlic, parsley and olive oil are classic partners; melted butter or a sharp vinaigrette also suits the leaves. Chopped hearts work well in pasta, risotto, salads and savoury tarts.
How should you store fresh globe artichokes?
Keep them unwashed in the fridge, loosely wrapped or in a perforated bag, and use within a few days. Once cooked, refrigerate in a covered container and eat within three days.
Are globe artichokes and Jerusalem artichokes the same thing?
No: globe artichokes are the flower buds of a thistle, while Jerusalem artichokes are edible tubers. Jerusalem artichokes are eaten like potatoes; globe artichokes are prized for their leaves, heart and base.
Can you eat the fuzzy part of a globe artichoke?
No. The immature flower inside the centre is called the choke; scrape it away before eating the heart, as its fibrous texture is unpleasant.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168386 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
