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Broccoli vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Chicory

  • Broccoli is higher than Chicory in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 96% higher.
  • Broccoli has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Chicory. While Broccoli has 0.117mg of Vitamin B2, Chicory has only 0.027mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.051
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.051

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
10
:
0
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +2048.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +70.3%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 +2048.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +70.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +213.3%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +213.3%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 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 less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 0.9g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.9g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 4g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 17kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Chicory
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 47mg 19mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.24mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 26mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 211mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.41mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.21mg 0.1mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 29IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 2.8mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.062mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.027mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.145mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.042mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 37µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.054mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.039mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.035mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.005mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.022mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.041mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.015mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.002g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.