FiberUp
How much fiber is in artichoke?
Artichoke has 6.9 g of fiber per 1 medium (120 g). That is 25% of the 28 g daily value and a high amount for an vegetable. Per 100 g it works out to 5.8 g, which ranks 1 of 60 vegetables in the FiberUp database. About 68% of that fiber is soluble and 32% insoluble. It would take 4 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 6 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About artichoke and fiber
Artichoke is the highest-fiber whole vegetable in this database, with nearly 7 grams in a medium globe and an unusual soluble share of about two thirds. That soluble fraction is largely inulin, which is also why it is high FODMAP.
How artichoke compares to other vegetables
Per typical serving. Artichoke is the highest vegetable in the database.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke | 1 medium | 6.9 g | 5.8 g | 25% |
| Jicama | 1 cup sticks | 5.9 g | 4.9 g | 21% |
| Collard Greens | 1 cup cooked | 5.3 g | 2.8 g | 19% |
| Kohlrabi | 1 cup sliced | 4.9 g | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Acorn Squash | 1/2 cup baked | 4.5 g | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Green Peas | 1/2 cup | 4.4 g | 5.5 g | 16% |
| Sweet Potato | 1 medium | 3.8 g | 3.3 g | 14% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of artichoke to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of artichoke to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for artichoke
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artichokes, (globe or french), raw | 5.4 g | – | – |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 5.7 g | – | – |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared | 3.9 g | – | – |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 4.6 g | – | – |
| Jerusalem-artichokes, raw | 1.6 g | – | – |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 5.7 g | – | – |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 4.6 g | – | – |
| Artichoke | 5.7 g | – | – |
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.