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Fiber-rich fried vegetable appetizer
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Fried artichoke heart (120 g) has 218 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.4 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 7.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
218
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
21.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
13.4g
· 17% DV
Fiber
7.1g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 8% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 348 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
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) | 120 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 46 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 70 g | 127 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 137 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 125 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Fried artichoke hearts are edible artichoke centers coated in a light batter or breadcrumbs and fried until crisp. Recipes may use fresh, frozen, or jarred hearts, so the texture and seasoning vary; lemon and herbs are common additions.
Dry the artichoke hearts thoroughly and use a thin, even coating to make fried artichoke hearts crisp. Fry in hot oil in small batches; crowding the pan lowers the temperature and can leave the coating greasy rather than crunchy.
Yes, canned artichoke hearts work well for fried artichoke hearts. Drain them, rinse off excess brine if needed, then pat them completely dry before coating. Removing surface moisture helps the breading stick and reduces oil splatter.
Yes, you can make fried artichoke hearts in an air fryer. Arrange lightly oiled, coated pieces in a single layer so air can circulate, and cook until the outside is golden and crisp. The cooking time varies with the piece size and appliance.
The coating usually falls off fried artichoke hearts because the pieces are wet, the breading is not pressed on, or the oil is not hot enough. Pat the hearts dry, coat them in flour before egg and breadcrumbs, and turn them gently while frying.
Garlic aioli, lemon mayonnaise, or a herby yogurt dip all pair well with fried artichoke hearts. A squeeze of lemon is especially useful because its acidity cuts through the fried coating without covering the artichoke’s mild flavor.
Serve fried artichoke hearts with a green salad, lemon wedges, or other light appetizers for a snack or starter. For a fuller meal, pair them with grilled fish or chicken; rich sides can make the fried coating feel heavy.
Store leftover fried artichoke hearts in a covered container in the refrigerator once they have cooled, and eat them within a few days. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crispness; a microwave tends to soften the coating.
Yes, frozen artichoke hearts can be used for fried artichoke hearts. Thaw them first and press away excess moisture, since wet surfaces make the coating slip and can cause hot oil to splatter. Then bread and fry them as usual.
Fried artichoke hearts are usually mild, earthy, and slightly sweet rather than bitter. A pronounced bitter taste can come from older artichokes or burnt frying oil; serving the hearts with lemon helps balance their flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
19.2µg · 16% DV
Folate
62.4µg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.28mg · 15% DV
B3
1.32mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Sodium
348mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 218 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Fried artichoke heart is made from the tender centre of the artichoke, with the tough outer leaves and fuzzy inner choke removed before frying. It draws on Mediterranean ways of preparing artichokes, giving the vegetable a crisp, golden exterior and a soft centre. The mild, slightly grassy flavour becomes richer with frying.
Serve it as a small starter or side, with lemon or a dip; it also fits naturally on a Mediterranean-style meze table. Artichoke hearts provide fibre—5.9 g per 100 g here—while frying adds fat. To keep the dish lighter, drain it well after cooking or bake the prepared hearts instead, and pair them with a fresh salad or a tangy yoghurt dip.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.