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Chicory vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicory and Cardoon

  • Chicory has more Fiber, while Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Cardoon covers your daily need of Copper 20% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory contains 2 times more Fiber than Cardoon. While Chicory contains 3.1g of Fiber, Cardoon contains only 1.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicory is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicory, witloof, raw and Cardoon, 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
2
:
7
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Cardoon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
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.
Chicory
Chicory
3
:
5
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +83.8%
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%
Cardoon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
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
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
2
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Cardoon
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
2
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.041
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Cardoon
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.041

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 2.47g Cardoon
Protein 0.9g 0.7g Chicory
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 4g 4.07g Cardoon
Calories 17kcal 17kcal
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.24mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 10mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 26mg 23mg Chicory
Potassium 211mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 2mg 170mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.17mg Cardoon
Copper 0.051mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.1mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.02mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.03mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.3mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 37µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.041g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Cardoon
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.