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Red cabbage vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Red cabbage and Chicory

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE in Red cabbage is higher than in Chicory.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 60% more than Chicory.
  • Red cabbage contains 56 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicory. While Red cabbage contains 56µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicory contains only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +136.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 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 +136.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +200%

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
9
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +3748.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.6%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.145
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 +3748.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.6%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.145

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +84.3%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 +58.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +84.3%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Chicory
Chicory
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.8%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 0.9g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 0.9g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 4g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 17kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Chicory
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 45mg 19mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.24mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 26mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 211mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.243mg 0.1mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 29IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 1µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 2.8mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.062mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.027mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.16mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.145mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.042mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.039mg 0.025mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.046mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.035mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.005mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.022mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.041mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.015mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.024g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.002g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.044g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.