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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
5
:
4
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Zinc - 0.16

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
4
:
5
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 7.64g 0.9g Onion
Protein 1.1g 0.9g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.34g 4g Onion
Calories 40kcal 17kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Chicory
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 23mg 19mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.24mg Chicory
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 29mg 26mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 4mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.17mg 0.16mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.129mg 0.1mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 2.8mg 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
Folate 19µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
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
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.002g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Chicory
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
Onion
7%
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.