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Turnip vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turnip and Chicory

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, however, Chicory is higher in Folate, and Fiber.
  • Turnip covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Chicory.

Food varieties used in this article are Turnips, 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.
Turnip
Turnip
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 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 +57.9%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 26

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.
Turnip
Turnip
7
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 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 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 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 +60.8%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
3
:
0
Chicory
Chicory
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 0.9g Turnip
Protein 0.9g 0.9g
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.43g 4g Turnip
Calories 28kcal 17kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Chicory
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 30mg 19mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.24mg Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 26mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 67mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.27mg 0.16mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.051mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.1mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Turnip
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 2.8mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.027mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.16mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.145mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.042mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.025mg
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.033mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.036mg 0.035mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg 0.005mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.03mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.014mg 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.024g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.002g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.044g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Chicory
Low Fats diet Equal
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
12%
Turnip
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.