Turnip greens vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Turnip greens and Chicory
- The amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Iron in Turnip greens is higher than in Chicory.
- Turnip greens covers your daily Vitamin A needs 42% more than Chicory.
- Chicory has 10 times less Vitamin C than Turnip greens. Turnip greens has 27.4mg of Vitamin C, while Chicory has 2.8mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +621.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +878.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~4g
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.23g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.86g | 0.9g |
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| Carbs | 4.36g | 4g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 137mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 203mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.53g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.253mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7625IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 381µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg |
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| Folate | 118µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.024g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.016mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.074mg | 0.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.022mg |
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| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.041mg |
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| Histidine | 0.028mg | 0.015mg |
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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
130%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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 ($)