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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 RAE, 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 RAE than Chicory. Celtuce has 175µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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 Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +588%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +105.3%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +588%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%

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 A +11969%
Contains more Vitamin C +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
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 A +11969%
Contains more Vitamin C +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce Chicory
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 0.9g Celtuce
Protein 0.85g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 4g Chicory
Calories 18kcal 17kcal Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 39mg 19mg Celtuce
Iron 0.55mg 0.24mg Celtuce
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 26mg Celtuce
Potassium 330mg 211mg Celtuce
Sodium 11mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.27mg 0.16mg Celtuce
Copper 0.04mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.688mg 0.1mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 29IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 1µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 19.5mg 2.8mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.027mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.16mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.145mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.042mg Celtuce
Folate 46µg 37µg Celtuce
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.039mg 0.025mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.054mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg 0.039mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg 0.035mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg 0.005mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.022mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg 0.041mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Saturated Fat 0.024g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Chicory
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.