Artichokes serving size and weights
Here a serving of raw artichokes is counted as 1 artichoke (medium), which USDA weighs at 4.5 oz (128 g), with 60 calories and 4.2 g protein.
Serving sizes of raw artichokes
Every household measure USDA weighs for this food, plus 1 oz and 100 g.
| Measure | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 artichoke, large | 5.7 oz (162 g) | 76 calories | 5.3 g | 17 g | 0.24 g |
| 1 artichoke, medium | 4.5 oz (128 g) | 60 calories | 4.2 g | 13.5 g | 0.19 g |
| 1 oz | 1 oz (28 g) | 13 calories | 0.93 g | 3 g | 0.04 g |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz (100 g) | 47 calories | 3.3 g | 10.5 g | 0.15 g |
What 3.5 oz (100 g) of artichokes looks like
3.5 oz (100 g) of raw artichokes is 3.5 oz, or about 3/4 artichoke. It has 47 calories, 3.3 g protein, 10.5 g carbs and 0.15 g fat. One artichoke weighs 4.5 oz (128 g).
How much artichokes for 30 g of protein
There is 3.3 g of protein in 3.5 oz (100 g) of raw artichokes, so 30 g of protein would take 32.4 oz (917 g), with 431 calories. It is not a practical way to reach a protein target.
Raw, cooked and other forms
The same measure weighs differently once food is cooked, dried or canned, and so do the calories in it. USDA numbers for each form:
| Form | USDA measure | Calories per 3.5 oz (100 g) | Protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw artichokes | 1 artichoke (medium): 4.5 oz (128 g) | 47 calories | 3.3 g |
| Boiled artichokes | 1 artichoke (medium): 4.2 oz (120 g) | 53 calories | 2.9 g |
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Sources
Weights and nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, food portions and nutrients (FoodData Central, April 2026 release, accessed 2026-10-14)
- Raw artichokes: Artichokes, (globe or french), raw, FDC ID 169205 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01) · full nutrition facts
- Boiled artichokes: Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, FDC ID 168386 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01) · full nutrition facts
- Kitchen measures (1 cup = 16 tbsp, 1 tbsp = 3 tsp): NDSU Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (FN198, J. Garden-Robinson, April 2013 edition). https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HHS/HHS-784-W.pdf (accessed 2026-10-12)
How we calculate: each household measure is the gram weight USDA lists for this food. Calories and nutrients are the USDA values per 3.5 oz (100 g) scaled to that weight. 1 oz = 28.35 g and 1 lb = 453.6 g. Cup fractions are rounded to the nearest kitchen measure. A dash (—) means USDA reports no value. How we verify.