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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.
Chicory
Chicory
4
:
5
Onion
Onion
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Zinc - 0.17

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.
Chicory
Chicory
5
:
4
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 0.9g 7.64g Onion
Protein 0.9g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 4g 9.34g Onion
Calories 17kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.24mg 0.21mg Chicory
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 26mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 211mg 146mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.17mg Onion
Copper 0.051mg 0.039mg Chicory
Manganese 0.1mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 29IU 2IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 2.8mg 7.4mg 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
Folate 37µg 19µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
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
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.042g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.017g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Onion
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
7%
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.