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Cynara scolymus / Artichoke

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Calories and Nutrition Data (100g)
Calories:	52	Kcal
Total Carb:	10	g
Total Protein:	3	g
Total Fat:	0	g
Cholesterol:	0	mg
Sodium :	90	mg
Variance Expected*
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Cynara scolymus

Artichoke


Cynara scolymus (Artichoke) belonging to the Asteraceae family is a sprout medicinal plant widely cultivated in many countries. The genus Cynara consists of more than 10 species and the plants belonging to the genus contain numerous phytochemicals including caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, cynarin, flavonoids and cynaropicrin.

Sources of Energy (Percentiles) in Total 52 Kcal

From Carbohydrates

76.9%

From Proteins

23.1%

From Fats

0.0%


Chemical Names	Amounts (mg/100g) Variance expected***
Chlorogenic acid / 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid	44
Chlorogenic acid / 4-O-Caffeoylquinic acid	61
Chlorogenic acid / 5-O-caffeoyl quinate ester	235
Cynarin (syn: 1,3-Dicaffeoylquinic acid )	242

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Still, there is limited information available regarding purported biological activities of these species. Also, warning and/or adverse effects may have been reported related to the purported and other activities. Precautions should be taken.

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