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Olive-oil based, fiber-rich, vegetable stuffed dish
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Stuffed artichoke without meat (220 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.3 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 10.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 220 g
260
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
27.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
10.8g
· 39% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 9% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.24 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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 piece (medium) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 110 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 140 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 165 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 320 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 413 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Eat stuffed artichoke without meat by pulling off the outer leaves and scraping the tender flesh from each one with your teeth. Leave the tough leaf parts behind; once you reach the center, remove the fuzzy choke and eat the heart and filling.
Stuffed artichoke without meat is commonly filled with rice, onion, herbs such as dill or parsley, olive oil, and seasonings. Some home recipes add peas or other vegetables, so the filling varies by cook and region.
To make stuffed artichoke without meat, trim and open the artichoke leaves, spoon a rice-and-herb filling between them, then cook gently with olive oil and a little water until tender. A squeeze of lemon helps keep the prepared artichokes from browning.
Stuffed artichoke without meat is a home-style preparation associated with Turkish and wider Mediterranean cooking, where artichokes are often served as an olive-oil dish. Recipes differ across households, so it is not tied to one fixed filling or birthplace.
Yes, the soft inner portion of the leaves on stuffed artichoke without meat is edible. Pull off a leaf and scrape its tender base with your teeth, discarding the fibrous outer part; the heart is eaten after the fuzzy choke is removed.
Fresh, firm artichokes with tightly held leaves work best for stuffed artichoke without meat. Choose ones that feel heavy for their size, trim the tough outer leaves, and open the remaining leaves carefully so the filling can fit between them.
Stuffed artichoke without meat is usually served cool or at room temperature as an olive-oil dish. Let it rest in its cooking liquid as it cools so the artichoke stays moist and takes on more of the filling's flavor.
Serve stuffed artichoke without meat with a crisp salad, yogurt, or other light Mediterranean-style sides. Since the dish already contains a rice filling, simple accompaniments let the artichoke and herbs remain the focus.
Store leftover stuffed artichoke without meat in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Eat it within a few days, either chilled or gently reheated; discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Stuffed artichoke without meat can be a nourishing vegetable-centered meal: artichoke provides fiber, while the filling and olive oil make it more substantial. Its overall balance depends on the portion and what else you serve with it.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
41.8µg · 35% DV
Folate
114.4µg · 29% DV
Vitamin E
3.74mg · 25% DV
Vitamin C
16.28mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.35mg · 39% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
629mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Stuffed artichoke without meat is a Turkish olive-oil dish, filled with a meatless mixture commonly made with rice, onion and herbs. The filling and whether the artichoke is stuffed between its leaves or in its heart can vary by household and region.
In Turkey it is often served cool or at room temperature as part of a meze spread, or as a light meal; elsewhere, it works well as a vegetable side or a light lunch. Its gently bitter, earthy artichoke pairs with the soft, savoury filling and brightens with a squeeze of lemon. It is a vegetable-forward, fibre-rich choice, with 4.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Use a modest hand with the olive oil for a lighter serving.
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
2.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.79g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.