Endive vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Endive and Chicory
- Chicory contains less Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin A, Iron, Zinc, and Copper than Endive.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Endive is 26% higher.
- Chicory has 108 times less Vitamin A than Endive. Endive has 108µg of Vitamin A, while Chicory has 1µg.
Food types used in this article are Endive, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +393.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7372.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +520.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 17kcal | |
| Protein | 1.25g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.25g | 0.9g |
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| Carbs | 3.35g | 4g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.25g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.1g | |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 22mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2167IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 108µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.42mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin K | 231µg |
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| Folate | 142µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 16.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.048g | 0.024g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.016mg |
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| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.072mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.063mg | 0.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.053mg | 0.022mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.041mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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
74%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)