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Seaweed vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Seaweed and Chicory?

  • Seaweed is richer in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Chicory is richer in Fiber.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 36% higher.
  • Seaweed has 117 times more Sodium than Chicory. Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, while Chicory has 2mg.

We used Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +784.2%
Contains more Iron +1087.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +668.8%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 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 +784.2%
Contains more Iron +1087.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +668.8%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.8%
Contains more Folate +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.8%
Contains more Folate +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +139.3%
Contains more Other +1277.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +86.7%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +139.3%
Contains more Other +1277.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
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.
Seaweed Chicory
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 0.9g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.9g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 4g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Chicory
Fiber 1.3g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 168mg 19mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.24mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 10mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 26mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 233mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 1.23mg 0.16mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.051mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.1mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 29IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 2.8mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.027mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.16mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.145mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 180µg 37µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.016mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.054mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.039mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.035mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.005mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.022mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg 0.041mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.015mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.024g Chicory
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.002g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.044g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
36%
Seaweed
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.