Edible parts
Stalks, raw
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 71 kJ / 17 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.07 g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 68 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.34 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 23 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | <1% |
| Sodium | 170 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Cardoon, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169981). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank. Source: USDA FoodData Central 169981 ↗
Prep notes
Raw stalks. Plan your day of foods in Plate on the Thrive Nutrition App (https://thrivenutrition.app), €3.99 a month or €29 a year.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Stalks, raw.