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How Many Calories in Cardoon, Raw?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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17
calories per 100g
30 calories per 1 cup, shredded (178g)
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0.7gProtein
4.1gCarbs
0.1gFat
1.6gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)5 kcal0.2g
100g17 kcal0.7g
1 cup, shredded30 kcal1.2g
grams
17kcal
0.7gprotein
4.1gcarbs
0.1gfat
1.6gfibre

A cardoon, raw contains 17 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, shredded (178g) provides about 30 calories. Cardoon, Raw is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Cardoon, Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (178g)
Calories17 kcal30 kcal
Protein0.7g1.2g
Carbohydrates4.1g7.3g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat0.1g0.2g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre1.6g2.8g
Sodium170.0mg303mg
Potassium400.0mg712mg
Calcium70.0mg125mg
Iron0.7mg1.2mg
Vitamin C2.0mg3.6mg
Vitamin A0.0µg0µg
Selenium0.2µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does cardoon, raw fit your diet?

Low-carb / keto

Cardoon, Raw contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Weight management

At 17 calories per 100g, cardoon, raw is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in cardoon, raw per 100g?

Cardoon, Raw contains 17 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is cardoon, raw high in calories?

A 1 cup, shredded of cardoon, raw (178g) has around 30 calories — roughly 2% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is cardoon, raw good for weight loss?

At 17 calories per 100g, cardoon, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup, shredded provides about 30 calories.

How much protein is in cardoon, raw?

Cardoon, Raw contains 0.7g of protein per 100g.

Is cardoon, raw a good source of fibre?

Cardoon, Raw is relatively low in fibre at 1.6g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does cardoon, raw compare to balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw?

Cardoon, Raw has 17 calories per 100g, close to balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw at 17 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is cardoon, raw keto-friendly?

Cardoon, Raw contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of cardoon, raw for 20g of protein?

With 0.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2857g of cardoon, raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to cardoon, raw by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cardoon, Raw (this page)17 kcal0.7g4.1g0.1g
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw17 kcal1.0g3.7g0.2g
Chicory, Witloof, Raw17 kcal0.9g4.0g0.1g
Endive, Raw17 kcal1.2g3.4g0.2g
Lettuce, Cos or Romaine, Raw17 kcal1.2g3.3g0.3g
Radishes, Oriental, Cooked, Boiled17 kcal0.7g3.4g0.2g
Courgette17 kcal1.2g3.1g0.3g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.