Chicory vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicory and kohlrabi
- Chicory has more folate; however, kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 66% more.
- Chicory contains 2 times more Folate than kohlrabi. Chicory contains 37µg of Folate, while kohlrabi contains 16µg.
- Kohlrabi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20, while the glycemic index of chicory is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Kohlrabi, 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 ZincZinc | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Water
~91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.048g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1.7g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 62mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.9g | 2.6g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 6.2g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 211mg | 350mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.6g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 36IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.48mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.139mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 12.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.078mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.067mg |
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| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.056mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.039mg |
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| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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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
6%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)