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Rutabagas vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rutabagas and Chicory?

  • Chicory has less Vitamin C than Rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 25% higher.
  • Rutabagas have 2 times more Calcium than Chicory. Rutabagas have 43mg of Calcium, while Chicory has 19mg.

We used Rutabagas, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 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 +126.3%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +59.4%

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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.145
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.145

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +115.5%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +20%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +115.5%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas 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 Rutabagas Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 0.9g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.9g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 17kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Chicory
Fiber 2.3g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 43mg 19mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 26mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 211mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.24mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.051mg Chicory
Manganese 0.131mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 2.8mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.062mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.027mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.145mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.042mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.002g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.044g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
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 - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.