Chicory vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicory and Lettuce
- Chicory has more Fiber, however, Lettuce has more Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Lettuce is 41% higher.
- Lettuce has 2 times less Fiber than Chicory. Chicory has 3.1g of Fiber, while Lettuce has 1.3g.
Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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 CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25434.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
~equal in
Water
~94.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 9.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.9g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 2.87g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 211mg | 194mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 7405IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.25mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.082g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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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
6%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)