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Chicory vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicory and peas?

  • Chicory has less vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than peas.
  • Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3057% higher.
  • Chicory has a lower glycemic index than peas.

We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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%
Peas
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +541.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +643.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Peas
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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 47% 13% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Peas
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5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +495.6%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.8%
Contains more OtherOther +91.7%

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
Peas
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24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Peas
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Peas DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 153mg 3057%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.525mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.259mg 16%
Iron 0.24mg 1.54mg 16%
Copper 0.051mg 0.173mg 14%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 14.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.216mg 13%
Phosphorus 26mg 117mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 2.021mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 5.5g 10%
Protein 0.9g 5.36g 9%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.19mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.149mg 9%
Folate 37µg 63µg 7%
Magnesium 10mg 39mg 7%
Choline 29.7mg 5%
Carbs 4g 15.63g 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 40µg 4%
Calories 17kcal 84kcal 3%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.9µg 3%
Potassium 211mg 271mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 27mg 1%
Fructose 0.41g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.22g 0%
Net carbs 0.9g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 5.93g N/A
Sodium 2mg 3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.024g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.019g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.102g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.193mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.035mg 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.198mg 0%
Valine 0.041mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Peas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
735%
Peas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
34%
Peas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.