What is Artichoke? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Artichoke?

Artichokes grow on stalks in the ground and are harvested as a food used in many cuisines and commonly in Mediterranean dishes. The artichoke varies in size from a small fist to a very large fist and are green with many thick and layered, pointed leaves. The points are sharp and often trimmed before cooking. The underside of the leaves are consumed and have a mild green and nutty taste. The heart is a favorite and used widely in salads and pizzas. The heart is firm and tender, with a similar flavor to the leaves and slightly sweet.

What does Artichoke Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Artichoke Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Medium Piece128g

Medium Piece Artichoke

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	60kcal	3%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	14g	5%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	6g	21%
Proteins	4g	5%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	120mg	5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Artichoke?

1 Medium Piece of Artichoke contains 4 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Artichoke?

1 Medium Piece of Artichoke contains 14 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Artichoke?

1 Medium Piece of Artichoke contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Artichoke?

1 Medium Piece of Artichoke contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Medium Piece of Artichoke?

There are 60 calories in 1 Medium Piece of Artichoke.

How many calories are in 1 Large Piece of Artichoke?

There are 76 calories in 1 Large Piece of Artichoke.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Artichoke?

There are 79 calories in 1 Cup of Artichoke.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Artichoke?

There are 13 calories in 1 oz of Artichoke.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Artichoke?

There are 213 calories in 1 pound of Artichoke.