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Gratin vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gratin and Chicory

  • Chicory contains less Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Gratin.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
Gratin
9
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Copper +213.7%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Copper +213.7%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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.
Gratin
Gratin
7
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
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 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +462.2%
Contains more Fats +7490%
Contains more Carbs +181.8%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +462.2%
Contains more Fats +7490%
Contains more Carbs +181.8%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 0.9g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 0.9g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.1g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 4g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 17kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 119mg 19mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.24mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 26mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 211mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.69mg 0.16mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.051mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.1mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 29IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 2.8mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.062mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.027mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.16mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.145mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.042mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 37µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.016mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.025mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.054mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.039mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.035mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.005mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.022mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.041mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.015mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.002g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.044g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.709g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.