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Garden asparagus vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Garden asparagus and Chicory

  • Garden asparagus has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 than Chicory.
  • Garden asparagus's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% more.
  • Garden asparagus contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Chicory. Garden asparagus contains 0.978mg of Vitamin B3, while Chicory contains 0.16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Asparagus, 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 Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +791.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +270.6%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +791.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +270.6%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Equal in Potassium - 211
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2506.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +40.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 +2506.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +40.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +144.4%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden asparagus Chicory
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 0.9g Garden asparagus
Protein 2.2g 0.9g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.1g Garden asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 4g Chicory
Calories 20kcal 17kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Chicory
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 24mg 19mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.24mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 26mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.54mg 0.16mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.051mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.1mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 29IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.8mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.062mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.16mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.145mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.042mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 37µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.016mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.025mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.054mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.039mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.035mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.005mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.022mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.041mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.015mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.002g Chicory
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.044g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.