Chicory vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicory and eggplant
- The amount of manganese in eggplant is higher than in chicory.
- Eggplant has 2 times less folate than chicory. Chicory has 37µg of folate, while eggplant has 22µg.
- Eggplant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggplant is 30, while the glycemic index of chicory is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Eggplant, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
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Protein
~0.98g
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Water
~92.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.7% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.232mg | 6% |
| Folate | 37µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.281mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.649mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 229mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4g | 5.88g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.98g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 2.88g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
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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 richer in vitamins?
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.