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Chicory vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicory and Artichoke different?

  • Artichoke is higher than Chicory in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Fiber, Phosphorus, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Artichoke covers your daily need of Copper 20% more than Chicory.

Chicory, witloof, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +206.3%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +206.3%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +83.8%
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 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +83.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +263.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Other +135.4%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +263.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Other +135.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Artichoke
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 Chicory Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 0.9g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 4g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 17kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 19mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.24mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 10mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 26mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 211mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 2mg 94mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.051mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.1mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 29IU 13IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 2.8mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 37µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
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 0.036g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.