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Red potato vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red potato and Chicory different?

  • Red potato is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Chicory is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Red potato is 14% higher.
  • Red potato contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Chicory. While Red potato contains 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, Chicory contains only 0.16mg.

Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Chicory, witloof, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +896.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Folate +37%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +896.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Folate +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +389.8%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Water +23.3%
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +155.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +389.8%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Water +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.002
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.002
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.
Red potato 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 0.9g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 0.9g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 4g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 17kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Chicory
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 9mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.7mg 0.24mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 26mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 211mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.4mg 0.16mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.051mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.1mg Red potato
Selenium 0.2µg Chicory
Vitamin A 10IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 2.8mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.062mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.027mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.16mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.145mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.042mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.016mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg 0.025mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.054mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg 0.039mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg 0.035mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.005mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.022mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg 0.041mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.015mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
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 - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.