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Herbal extract; very low calorie; commonly used as a supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Artichoke leaf extract (5 g) has 1 calories. That works out to 20 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0 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 teaspoon (small) · 5 g
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KCAL / 5G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.25 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 2.5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 20 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 48 kcal |
Calculated from 20 calories per 100 g.
Artichoke leaf extract is mainly used as a supplement for digestive discomfort, such as feeling overly full after a meal. It may affect bile flow, but evidence for benefits is limited and it is not a treatment for digestive disease.
It may modestly lower LDL cholesterol in some people, but results are not consistent enough to replace prescribed treatment. If you take cholesterol-lowering medication, continue it unless your prescriber changes your plan.
No, there is no good evidence that artichoke leaf extract detoxes the liver or treats liver disease. “Liver cleanse” claims are not established; the liver already processes waste products without a supplement cleanse.
It may ease indigestion or post-meal fullness for some people, which is why it is commonly taken for digestive support. Research is limited, and persistent pain, vomiting, or worsening symptoms need more than a supplement.
No reliable evidence shows that artichoke leaf extract causes meaningful fat loss. Any short-term change in bloating or digestion is not the same as losing body fat, so it should not be relied on as a weight-loss supplement.
Daily use may be tolerated by some adults when taken as directed, but safety depends on the product and the person. Long-term safety is not well established, so avoid taking more than the label recommends.
Yes, diarrhea can occur, along with nausea or other mild digestive upset. Stop taking artichoke leaf extract if symptoms are troublesome; people allergic to plants in the daisy family may also react to it.
It may affect bile flow, so combining artichoke leaf extract with medicines or supplements that influence the gallbladder or bile deserves caution. Medication interactions are not well studied; ask a pharmacist to check your specific products.
There is no established timeline for artichoke leaf extract to work. Studies use different products and measure different outcomes, so a quick effect is not guaranteed; stop if it causes unwanted symptoms.
People with gallstones should not take artichoke leaf extract without medical advice. Its effect on bile flow could aggravate symptoms or be unsuitable if a bile duct is blocked; ask your clinician before using it.
Vitamins
Folate
0.4µg · 0% DV
B3
0.02mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.1µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
6mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.6mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Artichoke leaf extract is made from the leaves of the artichoke plant, rather than its familiar edible flower bud. It is sold as a herbal supplement, with products intended to be taken in forms such as drops, capsules or a small amount mixed into a drink. In places where artichokes are eaten as vegetables, the extract is still generally used separately from meals. Its flavour is typically herbal and somewhat bitter, so mixing it with water or tea can make it more palatable. Nutritionally, it is a low-calorie extract rather than a substantial source of energy or fibre; 100 g provides 20 calories. Concentration and directions vary between products, so follow the serving guidance on your own label, especially when adding it to a drink.
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 3
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
✓ 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.