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Dandelion greens vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Chicory different?

  • Dandelion greens are higher than Chicory in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 56% more than Chicory.
  • Dandelion greens contain 13 times more Iron than Chicory. Dandelion greens contain 3.1mg of Iron, while Chicory contains 0.24mg.

Dandelion greens, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 +884.2%
Contains more Iron +1191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +235.3%
Contains more Manganese +242%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Iron +1191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +235.3%
Contains more Manganese +242%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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 A +34937.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +37%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 +34937.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +130%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Water +10.4%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +130%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +595.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +595.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion greens Chicory
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 Dandelion greens Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 0.9g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.9g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 4g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 17kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Chicory
Fiber 3.5g 3.1g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 19mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.24mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 26mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 211mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.41mg 0.16mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.051mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.1mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 29IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 2.8mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.062mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.027mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.16mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.042mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.002g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.044g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
246%
Dandelion greens
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.