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Edamame vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edamame and Chicory

  • The amount of Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Fiber in Edamame is higher than in Chicory.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 69% more than Chicory.
  • Edamame contains 10 times more Manganese than Chicory. While Edamame contains 1.024mg of Manganese, Chicory contains only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Edamame, frozen, prepared and Chicory, witloof, raw.

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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.
Edamame
Edamame
9
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Iron +845.8%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +756.3%
Contains more Copper +576.5%
Contains more Manganese +924%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Iron +845.8%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +756.3%
Contains more Copper +576.5%
Contains more Manganese +924%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Edamame
Edamame
10
:
0
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +927.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +740.5%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 +927.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +740.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +1223.3%
Contains more Fats +5100%
Contains more Carbs +122.8%
Contains more Other +152.1%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +1223.3%
Contains more Fats +5100%
Contains more Carbs +122.8%
Contains more Other +152.1%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame 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 Edamame Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 0.9g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.9g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.1g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 4g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 17kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Chicory
Fiber 5.2g 3.1g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 19mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.24mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 10mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 26mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 211mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 1.37mg 0.16mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.051mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.1mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 29IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 2.8mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.062mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.027mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.16mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.145mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.042mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 37µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.016mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.025mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.054mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.039mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.035mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.005mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.022mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.041mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.015mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.024g Chicory
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.002g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.044g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

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Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.