Artichoke nutrition facts

Artichoke (1 artichoke, medium, 120 g) has 64 calories, 3.5 g protein, 6.8 g fiber, 0.4 g fat. It is an excellent source of folate (27% DV), fiber (24% DV) and a good source of copper and vitamin K.

Folate 27% DV Fiber 24% DV Copper 17% DV Vitamin K 15% DV Magnesium 12% DV

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 artichoke, medium (120 g)

Calories64

Total Fat 0.4g0.5%

Saturated Fat 0.1g0.5%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 72mg3.1%

Total Carbohydrate 14.3g5.2%

Dietary Fiber 6.8g24%

Total Sugars 1.2g

Protein 3.5g6.9%

Vitamin D 0µg0%

Calcium 25mg1.9%

Iron 0.7mg4.1%

Potassium 343mg7.3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 19%
■ Fat 5%
■ Carbohydrate 77%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

-1.4

Inflammatory profile strongly anti-inflammatory

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 13 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in artichoke

Nutrient	Per 1 artichoke, medium	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	64 kcal	3.2%
Protein	3.5 g	6.9%
Total fat	0.4 g	0.5%
Carbohydrate	14.3 g	5.2%
Fiber	6.8 g	24%
Sugars	1.2 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0.5%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.2 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.05 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.13 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	8.9 mg	9.9%
Thiamin (B1)	0.06 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.11 mg	8.2%
Niacin (B3)	1.3 mg	8.3%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.29 mg	5.8%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5.7%
Folate (DFE)	107 µg	27%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	1 µg	0.1%
Vitamin E	0.23 mg	1.5%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	17.8 µg	15%
Choline	41 mg	7.5%
Minerals
Sodium	72 mg	3.1%
Calcium	25 mg	1.9%
Iron	0.7 mg	4.1%
Magnesium	50 mg	12%
Phosphorus	88 mg	7%
Potassium	343 mg	7.3%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4.4%
Copper	0.15 mg	17%
Manganese	0.27 mg	12%
Selenium	0.2 µg	0.4%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	10 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	557 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	101 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	53 kcal	2.6%
Protein	2.9 g	5.8%
Total fat	0.3 g	0.4%
Carbohydrate	11.9 g	4.3%
Fiber	5.7 g	20%
Sugars	1 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0.4%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.04 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.1 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	7.4 mg	8.2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.05 mg	4.2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.09 mg	6.8%
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg	6.9%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.24 mg	4.8%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	4.8%
Folate (DFE)	89 µg	22%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	1 µg	0.1%
Vitamin E	0.19 mg	1.3%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	14.8 µg	12%
Choline	34 mg	6.3%
Minerals
Sodium	60 mg	2.6%
Calcium	21 mg	1.6%
Iron	0.6 mg	3.4%
Magnesium	42 mg	10%
Phosphorus	73 mg	5.8%
Potassium	286 mg	6.1%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3.6%
Copper	0.13 mg	14%
Manganese	0.23 mg	9.8%
Selenium	0.2 µg	0.4%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	8 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	464 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	84 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (28 g)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	15 kcal	0.8%
Protein	0.8 g	1.6%
Total fat	0.1 g	0.1%
Carbohydrate	3.4 g	1.2%
Fiber	1.6 g	5.8%
Sugars	0.3 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0.1%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.01 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.03 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	2.1 mg	2.3%
Thiamin (B1)	0.01 mg	1.2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.03 mg	1.9%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	2%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.07 mg	1.4%
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg	1.4%
Folate (DFE)	25 µg	6.3%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.05 mg	0.4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	4.2 µg	3.5%
Choline	10 mg	1.8%
Minerals
Sodium	17 mg	0.7%
Calcium	6 mg	0.5%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	12 mg	2.8%
Phosphorus	21 mg	1.7%
Potassium	81 mg	1.7%
Zinc	0.1 mg	1%
Copper	0.04 mg	4%
Manganese	0.06 mg	2.8%
Selenium	0.1 µg	0.1%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	2 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	132 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	24 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #168386 ("Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt").

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in artichoke?

Artichoke has 64 calories per 1 artichoke, medium (120 g), or 53 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in artichoke?

3.5 g of protein per 1 artichoke, medium, which is 6.9% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is artichoke rich in?

Per serving, artichoke is richest in Folate (DFE) at 27% of the Daily Value, Fiber (24%), Copper (17%), Vitamin K (15%).

Is artichoke healthy?

By nutrient density, artichoke scores 98 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is strongly anti-inflammatory compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.