Cardoon vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cardoon and chicory
- Cardoon has more copper, folate, magnesium, manganese, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium, while chicory has more fiber.
- Cardoon covers your daily need for copper, 20% more than chicory.
- Cardoon contains 85 times more sodium than chicory. While cardoon contains 170mg of sodium, chicory contains only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cardoon, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +320% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
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Carbs
~4g
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Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.044g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.051mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Folate | 68µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 211mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.062mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.145mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.07g | 4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.47g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.