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Nopales vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nopales and Chicory

  • Nopales have more Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, however, Chicory have more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Nopales is 16% higher.
  • Chicory has 9 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Chicory has 19mg.

Food types used in this article are Nopales, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +763.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains more IronIron +145.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.051mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Chicory Opinion
Calories 16kcal 17kcal Chicory
Protein 1.32g 0.9g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Chicory
Vitamin C 9.3mg 2.8mg Nopales
Net carbs 1.13g 0.9g Nopales
Carbs 3.33g 4g Chicory
Magnesium 52mg 10mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 19mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 211mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.24mg Nopales
Sugar 1.15g Chicory
Fiber 2.2g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.052mg 0.051mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.16mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 26mg Chicory
Sodium 21mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 457IU 29IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg 1µg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg 0.1mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.027mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.16mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.145mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg Nopales
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Folate 3µg 37µg Chicory
Choline 7.3mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.024g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.002g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.044g Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.04mg 0.025mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.077mg 0.039mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg 0.035mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg 0.005mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.022mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg 0.041mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg 0.015mg Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Chicory
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Nopales
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.