Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cardoon, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Very good nutrient density 52/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cardoon, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cardoon, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
81% from carbs
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Carbs 81%4.1 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 14%0.7 g per serving
What Cardoon, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 41.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 41.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 68.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 70.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 42.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 23.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 400.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 170.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Cardoon, raw
The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus), also called the artichoke thistle, is a tall, silvery Mediterranean plant closely related to the globe artichoke, but grown for its thick, fleshy leaf stalks rather than its flower buds. The celery-like ribs have a tender texture and a pleasantly bitter, nutty, artichoke-like flavor. Cardoons are low in calories and provide fiber, potassium, and folate. Because the raw stalks are bitter and stringy, they are trimmed of their tough strings, often soaked to tame the bitterness, then braised, boiled, baked, or breaded and fried until tender.
A staple of Italian, Spanish, and French cooking, cardoons are gratineed with cheese, simmered into stews, and dipped into the warm anchovy-garlic bagna cauda of Piedmont. The dried flowers are even used to curdle milk for certain cheeses. Choose firm, pale stalks, and store cardoons wrapped in the refrigerator.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cardoon, raw?
There are 17 calories in 100 g of Cardoon, raw, or about 30 calories in 1 cup, shredded (178 g).
How much protein is in Cardoon, raw?
Cardoon, raw contains 0.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cardoon, raw?
Cardoon, raw has 4.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cardoon, raw?
Cardoon, raw provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cardoon, raw a good source of?
Cardoon, raw is an excellent source of Copper (26% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Manganese and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
