Vegetables and starchy roots
Cooked artichoke
Cooked artichokes are 84% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 53 kcal and 5.7 g of fiber.
Estimated satietyHow it is calculated
Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5
| Starting point | +1 |
|---|---|
| Very low energy density: 53 kcal/100 g | +2 |
| Protein: 5.5 g/100 kcal | +1 |
| Fiber: 10.8 g/100 kcal | +2 |
| Solid food with 84.1 g of water | +1 |
| Sum | 7 |
| Capped at 5 | 5 |
Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.
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Nutrition facts
- Calories
- 64 kcal per serving
- 53 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Protein
- 3.5 g per serving
- 2.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Carbohydrates
- 14.4 g per serving
- 12 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which sugars
- 1.2 g per serving
- 1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fiber
- 6.8 g per serving
- 5.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fat
- 0.4 g per serving
- 0.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which saturated
- 0.1 g per serving
- 0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Water
- 100.9 g per serving
- 84.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Source: USDA FoodData Central: Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt (FDC ID 168386), accessed September 23, 2026.
A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving provides about 64 kcal, 3.5 g of protein, and 6.8 g of fiber.
What it is and how to eat it
The artichoke is, according to the Dictionary of the Spanish Language, a garden plant of the daisy family whose flower heads, also called artichokes, are edible, and the same dictionary gives alcaucil as a synonym. It is sold fresh and whole, and canned or jarred, especially the hearts, the most tender part. This page covers boiled, drained globe artichoke without salt, with 53 kcal, 2.89 g of protein and 5.7 g of fiber per 100 g according to USDA.
A medium artichoke, which USDA weighs at 120 g (4.2 oz) cooked, provides 64 kcal, 3.5 g of protein and 6.8 g of fiber, so it goes well alongside protein, such as eggs, fish or chicken, without replacing it. The 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy suggests avoiding high-fiber foods in the first few days of treatment and, for constipation, increasing fiber gradually. In those days, or if you notice gas or bloating, half an artichoke or a couple of hearts may be enough.
What the evidence says
At 5.7 g of fiber per 100 g it is a "source of fibre", which requires 3 g, and because it has few calories, its 10.8 g per 100 kcal also meet the EU criterion for a "high fibre" claim, 3 g per 100 kcal (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). It has 89 µg of folate per 100 g, more than the 60 µg for a "high folate" claim, and a medium artichoke provides 107 µg, 53% of the 200 µg reference value, so it could carry the authorized claim "folate contributes to normal blood formation" (Regulations (EU) No 1169/2011 and (EU) No 432/2012). The NIDDK, part of the US National Institutes of Health, names artichokes among the FODMAP vegetables, hard-to-digest carbohydrates that are limited on the diet used for irritable bowel syndrome, and the Wegovy (semaglutide) SmPC lists flatulence and abdominal distension among its common adverse reactions.
Satiety
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication
Frequently asked questions about cooked artichokes
How many grams of protein are in a medium artichoke?
A medium artichoke, our reference serving of 120 g (4 oz), has about 3.5 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked artichokes has 2.9 g of protein. That is 5.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many kcal are in a medium artichoke?
A medium artichoke, our reference serving of 120 g (4 oz), has about 64 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked artichokes has 53 kcal. That is a very low energy density.
How much fiber is in a medium artichoke?
A medium artichoke, our reference serving of 120 g (4 oz), has about 6.8 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked artichokes has 5.7 g of fiber. They carry our “High in fiber” tag.
Do cooked artichokes keep you full?
Yes, very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 2 (very low energy density: 53 kcal/100 g) + 1 (protein: 5.5 g/100 kcal) + 2 (fiber: 10.8 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 84.1 g of water) = 7; capped at 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.
How do cooked artichokes fit into eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about cooked artichokes on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.
What is a typical serving of cooked artichokes?
We use 120 g (4 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a medium artichoke. That amount provides about 64 kcal, 3.5 g of protein, and 6.8 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.
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Sources
Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.
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