Chicory vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicory and chinese broccoli
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, calcium, and manganese in chinese broccoli is higher than in chicory.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin A needs 32% more than chicory.
- Chinese broccoli has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of chicory is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.
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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 | -71.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +426.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +19.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +143.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
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 | +907.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +440.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +167.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 71% | |
Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 28.2mg | 28% |
Folate | 37µg | 99µg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 82µg | 9% |
Calcium | 19mg | 100mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.264mg | 7% |
Choline | 25.3mg | 5% | |
Iron | 0.24mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.437mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 26mg | 41mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.33g | 2% |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
Potassium | 211mg | 261mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.72g | 1% |
Calories | 17kcal | 22kcal | 0% |
Protein | 0.9g | 1.14g | 0% |
Carbs | 4g | 3.81g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.9g | 1.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.84g | N/A | |
Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.11g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.05g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +620% |
Contains more OtherOther | +64.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.81g
~equal in
Water
~93.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2400% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +650% |