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Cardoon (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cardoon, raw

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (0.7g), fat (0.1g), and carbohydrates (4.1g) per 100g. At just 17 calories per 100g, Cardoon (Raw) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. At 170mg of sodium per 100g, Cardoon (Raw) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Beyond its macros, Cardoon (Raw) provides notable amounts of Copper, Folate, Manganese per 100g. Composed of 94% water by weight, Cardoon (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.

Calories17KCAL
Protein0.7G
Fat0.1G
Carbs4.1G
Fiber1.6G

Calorie Distribution

20kcal
  • Protein14%0.7 g
  • Fat4%0.1 g
  • Carbs82%4.1 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water94.0G
Energy17.0KCAL
Protein0.70G
Total lipid (fat)0.10G
Carbohydrate, by difference4.1G
Fiber, total dietary1.6G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid2.0MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.03MG
Niacin0.30MG
Vitamin B-60.12MG
Folate, total68.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Calcium, Ca70.0MG
Iron, Fe0.70MG
Magnesium, Mg42.0MG
Phosphorus, P23.0MG
Potassium, K400MG
Sodium, Na170MG
Zinc, Zn0.17MG
Copper, Cu0.23MG
Manganese, Mn0.26MG
Selenium, Se0.20UG
Energy71.0kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid0.34MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food68.0UG
Folate, DFE68.0UG
Retinol0UG
Vitamin A, IU0IU
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.01G
SFA 16:00.009G
SFA 18:00.002G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.02G
MUFA 16:10G
MUFA 18:10.02G
MUFA 20:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.04G
PUFA 18:20.04G
Fatty acids, total trans0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup, shredded (178g)301.2g0.2g7.2g

Scaled from Cardoon (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cardoon (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Potassium: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 24% (#1,983 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories17
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.10G0%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 170MG7%
Total Carbohydrate 4.1G1%
Dietary Fiber 1.6G6%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 0.70G1%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 70.0MG5%
Iron 0.70MG4%
Potassium 400MG9%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169981.

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