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Pumpkin vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin and Chicory

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Chicory has more Fiber, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
6
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +19744.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
Pumpkin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
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 +19744.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
2
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Pumpkin
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 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 Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
1
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Pumpkin
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 0.9g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Chicory
Carbs 4.9g 4g Pumpkin
Calories 20kcal 17kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g Chicory
Fiber 1.1g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 15mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.57mg 0.24mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Chicory
Phosphorus 30mg 26mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 211mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.16mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.051mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 5755IU 29IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 1µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 2.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.027mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.16mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.145mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.042mg Pumpkin
Folate 9µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.021mg 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.034mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.039mg 0.035mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg 0.005mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.022mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.011mg 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.002g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
37%
Pumpkin
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 minerals?
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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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.