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The globe artichoke is one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables, originating from Ethiopia, with Italy currently being the world’s largest producer.
It was valued in ancient Greece and Rome as a digestive aid, available only to the wealthy due to its scarcity. It was the French and Spanish explorers who fist brought artichokes to the shores of the United States, and today virtually all of the globe artichokes grown in the US are produced in Castroville, California.
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Nutrient Values of Globe Artichokes per 100mg |
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Calories
53kcal |
Energy Value
220kj |
Total Fat
0.34g |
Carbohydrates
11.95g |
Protein
2.89g |
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Dietary Fiber
2.4g |
Sugars
8.6g |
Sodium
60mg |
Zinc
0.40mg |
Potassium
286mg |
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Niacin
1.110mg |
Magnesium
42mg |
Copper
0.127mg |
Calcium
21mg |
Iron
0.61mg |
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Vitamin E
0.19mg |
Vitamin C
7.4mg |
Vitamin B6
0.081mg |
Vit. B1 (Thiamine)
0.050mg |
Vit. B2 (Riboflavin)
0.089mg |
References:
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno, and Lara Pizzorno.
Benders' Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology.
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
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