Calories in Artichoke
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Artichoke contains 53 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 14% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.34 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.079 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.7 g | 20% |
| Total sugars C | 0.99 g | |
| Protein C | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 14.8 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.089 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.081 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 34.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.61 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 286 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.9 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber5.7 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.99 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat0.34 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.079 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium60 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 464 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 84.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 89 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom, lion's mane | 35 | 2.5 g | 7.6 g | 0.26 g |
| Mushrooms, shiitake | 36 | 2.4 g | 8.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, rehydrated | 31 | 1.9 g | 5.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Sambar, vegetable stew | 86 | 4.3 g | 11.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Mushroom, king oyster | 38 | 2.4 g | 8.5 g | 0.31 g |
| Mushroom, enoki | 37 | 2.4 g | 8.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Mushroom, beech | 33 | 2.2 g | 6.8 g | 0.45 g |
| Mushroom, maitake | 31 | 2.2 g | 6.6 g | 0.27 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in artichoke?
100 g of artichoke has 53 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 80 kcal. 1 heart (30 g): about 16 kcal. 1 whole (125 g): about 66 kcal.
How much protein is in artichoke?
Artichoke contains 2.9 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.3 g in 1 cup (150 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in artichoke?
Artichoke has 12 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.7 g of fiber and 0.99 g of sugars.
How much fat is in artichoke?
Artichoke contains 0.34 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.079 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does artichoke contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (22% DV), copper (14% DV), Vitamin K (12% DV) and magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in artichoke?
100 g contains 60 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709766. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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