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Fiber-rich, low-calorie vegetable dish
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Artichoke with zucchini (180 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.2 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 6.5 g of fiber. Its 32.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
86
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
14.2g
· 5% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 14% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (diced) | 20 g | 10 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (diced) | 80 g | 38 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Artichoke with zucchini usually combines artichoke hearts, zucchini, olive oil, onion and lemon. Recipes often add carrots, peas or dill, too; the exact vegetables vary, but the artichokes and zucchini give the dish its name.
Cook the artichokes with onion, olive oil, lemon and a little water until they begin to soften, then add the zucchini. Simmer until both are tender, adding delicate herbs such as dill near the end.
Yes, frozen artichokes work well in artichoke with zucchini. Thaw and drain them before cooking, then check tenderness as they simmer; frozen artichokes may soften faster than fresh ones.
No, you usually do not need to peel zucchini for artichoke with zucchini. Rinse it, trim the ends and cut it into pieces; the skin helps the pieces hold their shape as they cook.
Keep trimmed artichokes for artichoke with zucchini submerged in water with lemon juice until you are ready to cook them. Their exposed surfaces discolor when they meet air, and the acidic water slows that reaction.
Artichoke with zucchini is commonly served at room temperature or chilled, especially as a Mediterranean-style olive-oil dish. It can also be eaten warm; let it rest briefly after cooking so the flavors settle.
Artichoke with zucchini pairs well with rice, crusty bread or a simple salad. For a fuller meal, serve it alongside grilled fish or another protein; its lemony, olive-oil base also suits a spread of small dishes.
Artichoke with zucchini keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, and take out only the portion you plan to serve.
Yes, you can freeze artichoke with zucchini, though the zucchini may become softer and release water after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Yes, canned artichoke hearts can be used in artichoke with zucchini. Drain and rinse them first, then add them later in cooking than raw artichokes so they warm through without becoming mushy.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
32.4µg · 27% DV
Folate
93.6µg · 23% DV
Vitamin C
17.1mg · 19% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 86 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Artichoke with zucchini is a simple vegetable dish made by cooking artichoke and zucchini together. It fits naturally into Turkish home cooking, where artichokes are often prepared with olive oil and served as part of a meal alongside other vegetable dishes. Recipes may add lemon, onion or herbs for extra freshness.
The zucchini softens the artichoke’s distinctive, gently sweet flavour, and the dish can be served warm or chilled. It works as a side or a light lunch, especially with grains or a crisp salad. With plenty of fibre for a vegetable dish and 48 calories per 100 g, it is a relatively light choice; use a measured amount of oil if you want to keep it lighter.
High
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
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.67g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.