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Artichoke, Globe
Peak season
Season
Jun–Sep
Ruled by
♀ Venus
MW references
3
Artichoke, Globe
The globe artichoke is the edible bud of a large thistle. Native to the Mediterranean, it is prized for its tender heart and the fleshy base of its bracts. It contains cynarin, which can make subsequent foods taste sweet, and is a rich source of dietary fiber and antioxidants.
Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Artichoke, globe, raw · 13-153 · DG
Literature sources
Energy & Proximates
Energy18.00kcal
Energy77.00kJ
Water85.20g
Protein2.80g
Fat0.20g
Carbohydrates2.70g
of which sugars1.30g
of which starch—g
Fibre (AOAC)—g
Fibre (NSP)—g
Alcohol—g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat0.20g
Saturated0.10g
Monounsaturated—g
Polyunsaturated0.10g
Trans—g
Omega-3—g
Omega-6—g
Cholesterol—mg
Minerals
Sodium27.00mg
Potassium360.00mg
Calcium41.00mg
Magnesium22.00mg
Phosphorus38.00mg
Iron0.700mg
Copper0.090mg
Zinc0.500mg
Selenium—µg
Iodine—µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A15.00µg
Vitamin D—µg
Vitamin E0.190mg
Vitamin C2.00mg
Thiamin (B1)0.060mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.050mg
Niacin (B3)1.300mg
Vitamin B60.030mg
Vitamin B12—µg
Folate68.00µg
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