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Chicory vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicory and spirulina?

  • Chicory is higher in fiber and folate, yet spirulina is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for copper is 61% more.
  • Chicory has 8 times more fiber than spirulina. While chicory has 3.1g of fiber, spirulina has only 0.4g.
  • The amount of sodium in chicory is lower.

We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw types in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3.6% 11% 105% 199% 5.5% 4.7% 13% 24% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more IronIron +1062.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1070.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86%
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.
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%
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 3% 1% 9.8% 0% 56% 79% 22% 20% 7.8% 0% 6.3% 6.8% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
~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
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.8%
Contains more FatsFats +290%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Water ~90.67g

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
49% 12% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.135 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.106 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Spirulina DV% diff.
Copper 0.051mg 0.597mg 61%
Iron 0.24mg 2.79mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.342mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.222mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0.4g 11%
Protein 0.9g 5.92g 10%
Folate 37µg 9µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 1.196mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.186mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.325mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 98mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 19mg 2%
Phosphorus 26mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.9mg 2%
Potassium 211mg 127mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.034mg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.024g 0.135g 1%
Carbs 4g 2.42g 1%
Calories 17kcal 26kcal 0%
Fats 0.1g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 0.9g 2.02g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.034g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.106g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.331mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.035mg 0.312mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.118mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.286mg 0%
Valine 0.041mg 0.362mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.112mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Spirulina
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
17%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.