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Radish vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Radish and Chicory

  • Radish has more Vitamin C, however, Chicory is richer in Fiber.
  • Radish covers your daily Vitamin C needs 13% more than Chicory.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, 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.
Radish
Radish
5
:
4
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Copper - 0.051
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Copper - 0.051

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.
Radish
Radish
7
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin C +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin A +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.7%
Contains more Folate +48%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
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 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin A +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.7%
Contains more Folate +48%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
2
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 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 Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
Radish
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish Chicory
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.9g Radish
Protein 0.68g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 3.4g 4g Chicory
Calories 16kcal 17kcal Chicory
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g Chicory
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 25mg 19mg Radish
Iron 0.34mg 0.24mg Radish
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 20mg 26mg Chicory
Potassium 233mg 211mg Radish
Sodium 39mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.28mg 0.16mg Radish
Copper 0.05mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.069mg 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Radish
Vitamin A 7IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.027mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.16mg Radish
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.145mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg Radish
Folate 25µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.023mg 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.031mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.033mg 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.01mg 0.005mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.022mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.013mg 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.002g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.044g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Radish 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
10%
Radish
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.