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Mustard Greens vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mustard Greens and Chicory

  • Mustard Greens has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, and Iron, however, Chicory is richer in Folate.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 69% more.
  • Mustard Greens contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Chicory. Mustard Greens contains 25.3mg of Vitamin C, while Chicory contains 2.8mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +521.1%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +521.1%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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 +42555.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +803.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
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 +42555.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +803.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +311.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +184.4%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Equal in Water - 94.52
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 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 +184.4%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0.9g Mustard Greens
Protein 2.56g 0.9g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.1g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 4g Mustard Greens
Calories 26kcal 17kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.41g Chicory
Fiber 2g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 118mg 19mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.24mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 42mg 26mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 162mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 9mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.146mg 0.051mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 29IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 1µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 2.8mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.027mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.16mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.042mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.024g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.002g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.044g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens 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
201%
Mustard Greens
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 - $1.4)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.