Calories in Cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 22 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.11 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.012 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 176 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.76 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.018 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.097 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.042 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron ? | 0.73 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 392 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Manganese ? | 0.13 mg | 6% |
| Selenium I | 1 µg | 2% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein0.76 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.11 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.012 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium176 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.044 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.044 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 93.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.34 g |
| Energy ? | 92 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 118 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 22 µg |
Other forms of Cardoon
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 0.76 g | 4.7 g | 0.11 g |
| Cardoon, raw Raw | 17 | 0.7 g | 4.1 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cardoon?
100 g of cooked cardoon has 22 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cardoon?
Cooked cardoon contains 0.76 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked cardoon?
Cooked cardoon has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked cardoon?
Cooked cardoon contains 0.11 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.012 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked cardoon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked cardoon?
100 g contains 176 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cardoon have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 22 kcal, while cardoon, raw has 17 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169982. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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