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Chicory vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicory and Cabbage

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6 in Cabbage is higher than in Chicory.
  • Cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 38% more than Chicory.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Cabbage, 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.
Chicory
Chicory
3
:
6
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 26

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.
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
9
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.2%
Contains more Folate +16.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061
Chicory
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%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.2%
Contains more Folate +16.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
3
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 92.18
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Cabbage
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 Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 0.9g 1.28g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 4g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 17kcal 25kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 2.5g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.24mg 0.47mg Cabbage
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Cabbage
Phosphorus 26mg 26mg
Potassium 211mg 170mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 18mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.18mg Cabbage
Copper 0.051mg 0.019mg Chicory
Manganese 0.1mg 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Cabbage
Vitamin A 29IU 98IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 2.8mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.061mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.234mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 37µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.011mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.03mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.035mg 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.005mg 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.041mg 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.015mg 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.034g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.017g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage 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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.