Calories in
artichokes, (globe or french), raw
47 kcal per 100 g Artichokes, (globe or french), raw contains 47 calories per 100 grams, or about 60 calories per artichoke, medium. Per 100 g it provides 3.3 g protein, 10.5 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 74% carbohydrate, 23% protein, 2% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 artichoke, medium | 128.0 g | 60 | 4.2 g | 13.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 artichoke, large | 162.0 g | 76 | 5.3 g | 17.0 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per artichoke, medium
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per artichoke, medium |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 47 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 13.5 g |
| Fibre | 5.4 g | 6.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.0 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 94.0 mg | 120.3 mg |
| Potassium | 370.0 mg | 473.6 mg |
| Calcium | 44.0 mg | 56.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11.7 mg | 15.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 84.9 g | 108.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169205). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How artichokes, (globe or french), raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, artichokes, (globe or french), raw ranks 70 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 24% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one artichoke, medium (60 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 12 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in artichokes, (globe or french), raw?
Artichokes, (globe or french), raw contains 47 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 60 calories per artichoke, medium. It also provides 3.3 g of protein, 10.5 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of artichokes, (globe or french), raw?
By calories, artichokes, (globe or french), raw is roughly 74% carbohydrate, 23% protein and 2% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a artichoke, medium?
About 12 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the artichokes, (globe or french), raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Artichokes, (globe or french), raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.