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Celery vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between celery and chicory

  • Celery contains less fiber than chicory.
  • Chicory has 2 times less calcium than celery. Celery has 40mg of calcium, while chicory has 19mg.
  • Celery has a higher glycemic index than chicory.

Food types used in this article are Celery, 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.
Celery
Celery
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 12% 23% 7.5% 12% 3.5% 10% 10% 13% 2.2%
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 CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~26mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.1mg

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.
Celery
Celery
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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 10% 27% 5.4% 0% 5.3% 13% 6% 15% 17% 0% 73% 27% 3.3%
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 AVitamin A +1448.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2.8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~37µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
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3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.7%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
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27% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 +1500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celery 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Chicory Opinion
Calories 16kcal 17kcal Chicory
Protein 0.69g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Celery
Vitamin C 3.1mg 2.8mg Celery
Net carbs 1.37g 0.9g Celery
Carbs 2.97g 4g Chicory
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Celery
Calcium 40mg 19mg Celery
Potassium 260mg 211mg Celery
Iron 0.2mg 0.24mg Chicory
Sugar 1.34g Chicory
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.035mg 0.051mg Chicory
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg Chicory
Phosphorus 24mg 26mg Chicory
Sodium 80mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 449IU 29IU Celery
Vitamin A 22µg 1µg Celery
Vitamin E 0.27mg Celery
Manganese 0.103mg 0.1mg Celery
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Celery
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.027mg Celery
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 0.16mg Celery
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.145mg Celery
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.042mg Celery
Vitamin K 29.3µg Celery
Folate 36µg 37µg Chicory
Choline 6.1mg Celery
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.002g Celery
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.044g Celery
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.02mg 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.032mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.027mg 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg 0.005mg
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.027mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.012mg 0.015mg Chicory
Fructose 0.37g Celery

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Celery 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
16%
Celery
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
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 - 0.018g)
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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celery
Celery is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/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.