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Chicory vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicory and Agar

  • Chicory contains less Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Agar.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 265% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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.
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Agar
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +3189.5%
Contains more Iron +8816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +433.2%
Contains more Zinc +3525%
Contains more Copper +1096.1%
Contains more Manganese +4200%
Contains more Selenium +3600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +3189.5%
Contains more Iron +8816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +433.2%
Contains more Zinc +3525%
Contains more Copper +1096.1%
Contains more Manganese +4200%
Contains more Selenium +3600%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1981.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +621.4%
Contains more Folate +1467.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1981.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +621.4%
Contains more Folate +1467.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains more Water +988.9%
Contains more Protein +590%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +1922%
Contains more Other +718.8%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +988.9%
Contains more Protein +590%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +1922%
Contains more Other +718.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.8%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Agar Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 73.18g Agar
Protein 0.9g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 4g 80.88g Agar
Calories 17kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 19mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.24mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 10mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 26mg 52mg Agar
Potassium 211mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 2mg 102mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.051mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.1mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.2µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Chicory
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.01mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.202mg Agar
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 37µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.061g Chicory
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Agar
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
7%
Chicory
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agar
Agar 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 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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.