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Cauliflower vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Chicory?

  • Chicory has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% higher.
  • Cauliflower has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Chicory. Cauliflower has 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Chicory has 0.145mg.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.1%
Contains more Folate +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 C +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.1%
Contains more Folate +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +113.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 0.9g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 0.9g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 4g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 17kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Chicory
Fiber 2g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 22mg 19mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.24mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 26mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 211mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.27mg 0.16mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.155mg 0.1mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 2.8mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.027mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.16mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.145mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.042mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 37µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.016mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.025mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.054mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.035mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.005mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.022mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.041mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.015mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.002g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.044g Chicory
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.