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Chicory vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicory and Chinese cabbage?

  • Chicory is higher in Fiber, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Folate, and Iron.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% more.
  • Chicory has 3 times more Fiber than Chinese cabbage. While Chicory has 3.1g of Fiber, Chinese cabbage has only 1g.

We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types 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.
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
8
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +452.6%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +59%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +452.6%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +59%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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
2
:
8
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +15306.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.9%
Contains more Folate +78.4%
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%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +15306.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.9%
Contains more Folate +78.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
4
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Carbs +83.5%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 95.32
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +83.5%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
2
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.2%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Protein 0.9g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 4g 2.18g Chicory
Calories 17kcal 13kcal Chicory
Sugar 1.18g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.24mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 26mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 211mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 2mg 65mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.051mg 0.021mg Chicory
Manganese 0.1mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 29IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 2.8mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.04mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.088mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 37µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.015mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.039mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.035mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.005mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.041mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.015mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.027g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
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 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.