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Sweet onion vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sweet onion and Chicory

  • Sweet onion has more Vitamin B6, however, Chicory is higher in Fiber.
  • Chicory contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Sweet onion. Sweet onion contains 0.13mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicory contains 0.042mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, sweet, 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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
5
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5
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Copper - 0.051
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
4
:
7
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Folate +60.9%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 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 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Folate +60.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
1
:
4
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 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 Carbs +88.8%
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 6.65g 0.9g Sweet onion
Protein 0.8g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.08g 0.1g Chicory
Carbs 7.55g 4g Sweet onion
Calories 32kcal 17kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g Chicory
Fiber 0.9g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 20mg 19mg Sweet onion
Iron 0.26mg 0.24mg Sweet onion
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Chicory
Phosphorus 27mg 26mg Sweet onion
Potassium 119mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 8mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg Chicory
Copper 0.056mg 0.051mg Sweet onion
Manganese 0.076mg 0.1mg Chicory
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Sweet onion
Vitamin A 1IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.02mg Sweet onion
Vitamin C 4.8mg 2.8mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.027mg Chicory
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.16mg Chicory
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.042mg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.3µg Sweet onion
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.025mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.033mg 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.009mg 0.005mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.022mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.02mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.011mg 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Chicory
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion 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
7%
Sweet onion
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.