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Very low calorie, contains leached plant compounds
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Artichoke boiling water (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 22% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Artichoke boiling water contains some plant compounds that leach into the liquid during cooking. It is not nutritionally equivalent to eating the artichoke, and there is no good evidence that it detoxes or cleanses the liver.
Yes, you can drink artichoke boiling water if the artichokes were cooked in clean water and the liquid was handled safely. Let it cool and drink it plain, or use it as a base for soup.
No, artichoke boiling water does not cause weight loss on its own. It is a light drink, but there is no reliable evidence that it burns fat or speeds up metabolism; added sugar changes its nutritional profile.
Clean the artichokes and boil them in water until tender, then strain and save the liquid. This makes artichoke boiling water without added ingredients; lemon or seasoning is optional if you plan to drink or cook with it.
Artichoke boiling water usually tastes mildly vegetal and can have a faint bitterness. Its flavor varies with the artichokes and cooking method; a little lemon can make it taste fresher.
Store artichoke boiling water in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell, cloudiness, or appearance, rather than tasting it to check.
Use artichoke boiling water in place of some of the liquid in soup, rice, or vegetable dishes. It adds a subtle artichoke flavor; if the cooking water is salted, reduce the salt in the recipe.
Artichoke boiling water has not been shown to have a reliable diuretic effect. Drinking it contributes fluid like other drinks, but it should not be used as a treatment for water retention or another health problem.
Yes, you can freeze artichoke boiling water after it has cooled. Portion it into a sealed freezer-safe container, thaw only what you need, and use the thawed liquid promptly rather than freezing it again.
There is no need to drink artichoke boiling water on an empty stomach, and doing so has no established extra benefit. If it causes stomach discomfort, have it with food or skip it.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.96mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Artichoke boiling water is the liquid left after artichokes are simmered until tender. Artichokes are a familiar ingredient in Mediterranean cooking, but the cooking liquid is more often saved for another use than served as a drink in its own right. If you boil artichokes at home, you can set some aside rather than pouring it away.
It has a light vegetal flavour, sometimes with a mildly bitter edge from the artichokes. Sip it warm or chilled, or use it in place of some of the water in soup, grains or vegetable dishes. It is very low in calories—2 per 100 g—but is not a substitute for a nourishing meal. Adding it to soup is an easy way to use it if you find the flavour too subtle on its own.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.