Artichoke, globe, boiled, weighed as served

Globe artichoke is the flower bud of a thistle plant, eaten as a vegetable. The figures here describe artichoke boiled in unsalted water and weighed as served. Per 100g, it provides 1.2g of carbohydrate, 1.2g of protein, 21µg of folate and 140mg of potassium.

Folate supports normal blood cell formation, while potassium helps nerves and muscles work normally. The salt content shown relates to preparation without added salt. Adding salt during cooking or serving artichoke with salted butter or sauces can change its salt, fat and energy content. Full nutrient figures for the boiled artichoke are given in the tables below.