Chicory vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicory and cucumber?
- Cucumber has less fiber and folate than chicory.
- Chicory has 5 times more folate than cucumber. Chicory has 37µg of folate, while cucumber has 7µg.
- Chicory has a lower glycemic index than cucumber.
We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.11g
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Carbs
~3.63g
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Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.5g | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 4g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.