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Green bean vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Green bean and Chicory

  • Chicory contains less Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Green bean.
  • Chicory has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Green bean. Green bean has 0.097mg of Vitamin B2, while Chicory has 0.027mg.

Food types used in this article are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chicory, witloof, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Green bean
Green bean
8
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +185%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +185%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Green bean
Green bean
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +2082.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +12.1%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2082.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +12.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Green bean Chicory
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 0.9g Green bean
Protein 1.89g 0.9g Green bean
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Green bean
Carbs 7.88g 4g Green bean
Calories 35kcal 17kcal Green bean
Sugar 3.63g Chicory
Fiber 3.2g 3.1g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 19mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.24mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Green bean
Phosphorus 29mg 26mg Green bean
Potassium 146mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 1mg 2mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.16mg Green bean
Copper 0.057mg 0.051mg Green bean
Manganese 0.285mg 0.1mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 633IU 29IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 2.8mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.062mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.027mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.16mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Green bean
Folate 33µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.016mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg 0.025mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.054mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg 0.039mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg 0.035mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg 0.005mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.022mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg 0.041mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg 0.015mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.002g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.044g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean Chicory
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Green bean
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/nutrients
  2. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.