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Brussels sprouts vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and Chicory different?

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Potassium than Chicory.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprouts is 91% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 6 times more Iron than Chicory. While Brussels sprouts contain 1.4mg of Iron, Chicory contains only 0.24mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more IronIron +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2935.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.6%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.8%
Contains more OtherOther +185.4%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347627.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts 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 Brussels sprouts Chicory Opinion
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.9g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 2.8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 0.9g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 4g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 19mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 211mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.24mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g Chicory
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.051mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.16mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 26mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 754IU 29IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.1mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.062mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.027mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.16mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.145mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.042mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 37µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.002g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.044g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.016mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.054mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.039mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.035mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.005mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.041mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.015mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Chicory
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.