Celtuce vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between celtuce and chicory?
- Celtuce is richer in manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet chicory is richer in fiber.
- Celtuce's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% higher.
- Celtuce has 175 times more vitamin A than chicory. Celtuce has 175µg of vitamin A, while chicory has 1µg.
We used Celtuce, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +588% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +596.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.8% |
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Protein
~0.9g
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Carbs
~4g
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Water
~94.52g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.688mg | 0.1mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 19.5mg | 2.8mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 175µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 211mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Folate | 46µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.145mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.95g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.052mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.055mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celtuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce 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 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 ($)