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Escarole vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Escarole and Chrysanthemum

  • Escarole has more Vitamin B5, while Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 115% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Escarole. Escarole contains 0.826mg of Vitamin B5, while Chrysanthemum contains 0.221mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Calcium +154.3%
Contains more Iron +218.1%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +131.4%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +144.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Calcium +154.3%
Contains more Iron +218.1%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +131.4%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +144.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71

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 C +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Folate +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Folate +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.2%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +192.2%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Escarole Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 0.27g 0.02g Escarole
Protein 1.15g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.18g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.07g 3.02g Escarole
Calories 19kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Sugar 0.23g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.8g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 46mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.72mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 22mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 245mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 19mg 118mg Escarole
Zinc 0.69mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.087mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.385mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.2µg Escarole
Vitamin A 1888IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 94µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.4mg Escarole
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.4mg Escarole
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.312mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.221mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 78µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 211.9µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.005mg Escarole
Threonine 0.046mg Escarole
Isoleucine 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.058mg Escarole
Methionine 0.013mg Escarole
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Escarole
Valine 0.058mg Escarole
Histidine 0.021mg Escarole
Saturated Fat 0.042g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Escarole
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Escarole

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Escarole Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
67%
Escarole
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Escarole
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/nutrients
  2. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.