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Borage vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Borage and Chicory

  • Borage has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Chicory has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Borage is 38% higher.
  • Chicory has 210 times less Vitamin A RAE than Borage. Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicory has 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Borage, raw 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.
Borage
9
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Contains more Calcium +389.5%
Contains more Iron +1275%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Manganese +249%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +389.5%
Contains more Iron +1275%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Manganese +249%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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.
Borage
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +14382.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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 +14382.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
3
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Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 0.9g Borage
Protein 1.8g 0.9g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 4g Chicory
Calories 21kcal 17kcal Borage
Fiber 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 93mg 19mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.24mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 10mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 26mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 211mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.051mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.1mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 29IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 2.8mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.027mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.16mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.042mg Borage
Folate 13µg 37µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.002g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.044g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.