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Chicory vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicory and Onion

  • Chicory has more Fiber, while Onion has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Chicory contains 2 times more Folate than Onion. While Chicory contains 37µg of Folate, Onion contains only 19µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicory, witloof, raw and Onions, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Onion
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Onion
Onion
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g
~equal in Water ~89.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Onion
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +550%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Onion
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Onion Opinion
Calories 17kcal 40kcal Onion
Protein 0.9g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 2.8mg 7.4mg Onion
Net carbs 0.9g 7.64g Onion
Carbs 4g 9.34g Onion
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 19mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 211mg 146mg Chicory
Iron 0.24mg 0.21mg Chicory
Sugar 4.24g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.039mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.17mg Onion
Phosphorus 26mg 29mg Onion
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chicory
Vitamin A 29IU 2IU Chicory
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Manganese 0.1mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.046mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.027mg
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.116mg Chicory
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.123mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.12mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Folate 37µg 19µg Chicory
Choline 6.1mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.042g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.017g Chicory
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.014mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.021mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.014mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.025mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.005mg 0.002mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.041mg 0.021mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg 0.014mg Chicory
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Onion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
6%
Chicory
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
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 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.

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.