Artichokes

Artichokes

artichoke

Other Names:carciofi (italian), globe artichoke

What is Artichokes

Artichoke is the common name for a plant of the composite flower family. The artichoke grows wild in the south of Europe and is cultivated in the United States, primarily in California. The leaves proceed from the base of the stem and are long and somewhat spiny. The stem is up to 1 m (3 ft) high, branched, with large heads of violet-colored (sometimes white), thistle-like flowers at the summits of the branches. The thickened receptacle (heart) and fleshy bases of the scales (leaves) of the immature flower are the portions eaten.Artichokes - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

Substitute for Artichokes

Equal amounts of frozen artichoke hearts, or canned or jarred artichoke hearts OR Jeruselum artichokes (sun chokes)

Equivalents

1 small artichoke = 2 to 3 oz.
1 large = 15 to 20 oz., 1 first course serving

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Nutrition Information For Artichokes

Serving Size

1 artichoke, medium

Calories

64

Calories from Fat

0

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

0%

Saturated Fat 0g

0%

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 72mg

0%

Potassium

343g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 14g

0%

Dietary Fiber 10g

40%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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