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Onion vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion and Chicory

  • Onion has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, while Chicory has more Fiber.
  • Onion contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Chicory. While Onion contains 7.4mg of Vitamin C, Chicory contains only 2.8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, 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.
Onion
Onion
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
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 CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.16mg

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.
Onion
Onion
5
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 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
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 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g
~equal in Water ~94.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Chicory Opinion
Calories 40kcal 17kcal Onion
Protein 1.1g 0.9g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 7.4mg 2.8mg Onion
Net carbs 7.64g 0.9g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 4g Onion
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 23mg 19mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 211mg Chicory
Iron 0.21mg 0.24mg Chicory
Sugar 4.24g Chicory
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.039mg 0.051mg Chicory
Zinc 0.17mg 0.16mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 26mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 2IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.1mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.027mg
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.16mg Chicory
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.042mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Folate 19µg 37µg Chicory
Choline 6.1mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.002g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.044g Chicory
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.021mg 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.025mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.039mg 0.035mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.022mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.014mg 0.015mg Chicory
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Chicory
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
Onion
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.