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Poi vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Poi and Chicory

  • Poi has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicory is richer in Fiber.
  • Poi covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 18% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Poi. Poi has 1.1mg of Vitamin B3, while Chicory has 0.16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
7
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +225.5%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +225.5%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
Poi
Poi
9
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
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 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +76.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
3
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +580.8%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +580.8%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Water +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Poi
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 0.9g Poi
Protein 0.38g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 4g Poi
Calories 112kcal 17kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g Chicory
Fiber 0.4g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 16mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.88mg 0.24mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Poi
Phosphorus 39mg 26mg Poi
Potassium 183mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 12mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Poi
Copper 0.166mg 0.051mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.1mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 29IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 2.8mg Poi
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.062mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.027mg Poi
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.16mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.145mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.042mg Poi
Folate 21µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
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 0.029g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.002g Poi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.044g Poi

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
19%
Poi
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.