Chicory vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicory and broccoli
- Broccoli is higher than chicory in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, iron, and phosphorus.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 96% higher.
- Chicory has a lower glycemic index (0) than broccoli (32).
The food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +204.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +156.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 | +3085.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +299.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +295.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +70.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 89.2mg | 96% |
Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.573mg | 9% |
Folate | 37µg | 63µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 26mg | 66mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.24mg | 0.73mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
Protein | 0.9g | 2.82g | 4% |
Potassium | 211mg | 316mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 31µg | 3% |
Calcium | 19mg | 47mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg | 3% |
Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 3.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
Calories | 17kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Sodium | 2mg | 33mg | 1% |
Carbs | 4g | 6.64g | 1% |
Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.37g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.9g | 4.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.039g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.011g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.038g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.041mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +270% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66% |
Contains more OtherOther | +81.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |