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Chicory vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicory and Chinese broccoli

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Manganese in Chinese broccoli is higher than in Chicory.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Chicory.

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 Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +426.3%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +19.6%
Contains more Manganese +164%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +426.3%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +19.6%
Contains more Manganese +164%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5548.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +167.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +5548.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +167.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +64.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +64.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +650%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +650%

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 broccoli
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 1.31g Chinese broccoli
Protein 0.9g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 4g 3.81g Chicory
Calories 17kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 2.5g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.24mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 26mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 211mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 2mg 7mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.051mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.1mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 29IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 2.8mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 37µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)

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 broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.