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Welsh onion vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Welsh onion and Chicory

  • Welsh onion has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Chicory has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Welsh onion is 27% higher.
  • Chicory has 5 times less Iron than Welsh onion. Welsh onion has 1.22mg of Iron, while Chicory has 0.24mg.

Food types used in this article are Onions, welsh, 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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
8
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2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Iron +408.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 211
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 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 Iron +408.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 211

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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
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 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Folate +131.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Welsh onion
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 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 Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Welsh onion 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 Welsh onion Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 0.9g Welsh onion
Protein 1.9g 0.9g Welsh onion
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Welsh onion
Carbs 6.5g 4g Welsh onion
Calories 34kcal 17kcal Welsh onion
Sugar 2.18g Chicory
Fiber 2.4g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 18mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 1.22mg 0.24mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Welsh onion
Phosphorus 49mg 26mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 211mg Welsh onion
Sodium 17mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.52mg 0.16mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.051mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.137mg 0.1mg Welsh onion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Welsh onion
Vitamin A 1160IU 29IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 27mg 2.8mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.027mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.16mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.145mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.042mg Welsh onion
Folate 16µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.016mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg 0.025mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.054mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg 0.039mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg 0.035mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg 0.005mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.022mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg 0.041mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg 0.015mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.002g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.044g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Welsh 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
61%
Welsh onion
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.