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Cucumber vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cucumber and Chicory?

  • Cucumber has less Fiber, and Folate than Chicory.

We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw 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.
Cucumber
Cucumber
4
:
5
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +24.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Sodium - 2
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Copper +24.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Cucumber
Cucumber
5
:
4
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
2
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 0.9g Cucumber
Protein 0.65g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.11g 0.1g Cucumber
Carbs 3.63g 4g Chicory
Calories 15kcal 17kcal Chicory
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Chicory
Fiber 0.5g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 16mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.28mg 0.24mg Cucumber
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 26mg Chicory
Potassium 147mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.079mg 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 29IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.8mg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.16mg Chicory
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.145mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 7µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.019mg 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.029mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.029mg 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.006mg 0.005mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.022mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.01mg 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.002g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Chicory
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
9%
Cucumber
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients
  2. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.