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Chicory vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicory and Turnip greens

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Iron in Turnip greens is higher than in Chicory.
  • Turnip greens covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 42% more than Chicory.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +621.1%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Copper +396.1%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +621.1%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Copper +396.1%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 203

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +26193.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +878.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +218.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +26193.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +878.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +218.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.36
Equal in Water - 93.2
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.36
Equal in Water - 93.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Turnip greens
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 Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 0.86g Chicory
Protein 0.9g 1.14g Turnip greens
Fats 0.1g 0.23g Turnip greens
Carbs 4g 4.36g Turnip greens
Calories 17kcal 20kcal Turnip greens
Sugar 0.53g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 3.5g Turnip greens
Calcium 19mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.24mg 0.8mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Turnip greens
Phosphorus 26mg 29mg Turnip greens
Potassium 211mg 203mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 29mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.14mg Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.1mg 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 29IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 2.8mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.045mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.072mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.411mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.18mg Turnip greens
Folate 37µg 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.025mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.039mg 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.035mg 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.005mg 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.041mg 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.015mg 0.028mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.053g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.091g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Turnip greens
Low Fats diet ok
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
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.