Artichoke is found in Mediterranean region. It is flower bud of winter season and very popular for its medicinal as well as health benefits. It is from the family of asteraceae, of the genus. It gets tall approx 1.5-2 with silver green leaves and they are 0.5 m long. The calories and fat elements are low. It is beneficial for those who want to have enough amount of dietary fiber. Its 100g contains 5.4 g. as we know dietary fiber reliefs constipation, control the cholesterol levels. It reduces the risks of colon cancer. B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid that are essential for optimum cellular metabolic functions are the part of artichoke. you may have minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus .Potassium is of significant element of cell and body fluids that controls heart rate and blood pressure by defeating effects of sodium.
Artichoke Hearts Canned Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 1 heart
Weight 27g
Energy 13kcal
Energy 56 kj
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 3g
Total Sugar tr g
Total Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
Total Fat tr g
Saturated Fat 12 g
Cholesterol 0.3mg
Calcium 74mg
Iron 95mg
Sodium 16 mg
Potassium 23 mg
Magnesium 2mg
Phosphorus 28mg
Thiamin 0mg
Riboflavin 14 mg
Niacin 3NE
Folate 0DFE