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Potato flour vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato flour and Chicory

  • Chicory contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Manganese than Potato flour.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato flour is 56% higher.
  • Chicory has 22 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato flour. Potato flour has 3.507mg of Vitamin B3, while Chicory has 0.16mg.

Food types used in this article are Potato flour 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 +242.1%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +374.4%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +286.3%
Contains more Manganese +213%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +374.4%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +286.3%
Contains more Manganese +213%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%

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 C +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2091.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1731%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +48%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
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 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2091.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1731%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +48%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +1977.5%
Contains more Other +554.2%
Contains more Water +1349.7%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +1977.5%
Contains more Other +554.2%
Contains more Water +1349.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour 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 Potato flour Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 0.9g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 0.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.1g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 4g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 17kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Chicory
Fiber 5.9g 3.1g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 19mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.24mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 26mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 211mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.54mg 0.16mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.051mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.1mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.2µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2.8mg Potato flour
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.062mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.027mg Potato flour
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.16mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.145mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.042mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 37µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.016mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.025mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.054mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.039mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.035mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.005mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.022mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.041mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.015mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.002g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.044g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.