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r Artichoke,

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Nutritional Profile

Energy value (calories per serving): Low

Protein: Moderate

Fat: Low

Saturated fat: Low

Cholesterol: None

Carbohydrates: High

Fiber: Low

Sodium: Moderate to high

Major vitamin contribution: Vitamin C

Major mineral contribution: Potassium

About the Nutrients in This Food

Globe artichokes are prickly plants with partly edible leaves enclosing a

tasty “heart.” Their most important nutrients are vitamin C and iron.

One medium boiled artichoke has 10.3 g dietary fiber, 8.9 mg vita-

min C (12 percent of the RDA for a woman, 10 percent of the RDA for a

man), and 0.7 mg iron (4 percent of the RDA for a woman, 9 percent of the

RDA for a man).

One-half cup artichoke hearts has 7.2 g dietary fiber, 6.2 mg vitamin

C (8 percent of the RDA for a woman, 7 percent of the RDA for a man),

and 0.5 mg iron (3 percent of the RDA for a woman, 6 percent of the RDA

for a man).

Raw globe artichokes contain an enzyme that interferes with protein

digestion; cooking inactivates the enzyme.

The Most Nutritious Way to Serve This Food

Cooked.

Diets That May Restrict or Exclude This Food

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