Artichoke, globe, base of leaves and heart, boiled in unsalted water

Globe artichoke is a vegetable; the figures here describe the base of the leaves and the heart, boiled in unsalted water. It provides carbohydrate and protein, as well as vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 2.7g of carbohydrate, 2.9g of protein, 50µg of folate and 0.04g of salt.

Protein contributes to the growth and repair of body tissues, while folate is needed for normal cell division and the formation of red blood cells. The salt content shown is for cooking without added salt; adding salt, sauces or dressings will change the nutritional content. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.