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Chicory vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicory and Zucchini different?

  • Chicory is richer in Fiber, while Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Zucchini covers your daily need of Vitamin C 17% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory contains 3 times more Fiber than Zucchini. Chicory contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Zucchini contains 1g.

Chicory, witloof, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 Folate +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.1%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Folate +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Equal in Water - 94.79
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
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 Zucchini
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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 0.9g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.1g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 4g 3.11g Chicory
Calories 17kcal 17kcal
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 16mg Chicory
Iron 0.24mg 0.37mg Zucchini
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 26mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 211mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 2mg 8mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.051mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.1mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 29IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 2.8mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.045mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 37µg 24µg Chicory
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.01mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.044mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.035mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.005mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.041mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.015mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.084g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
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 - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.