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Winter squash vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Winter squash and Chicory

  • Chicory has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Winter squash covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 29% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Winter squash. Winter squash contains 0.161mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicory contains 0.042mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6.6% 21% 17% 27% 6% 8.1% 0.13% 24% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 313% 2.4% 0% 4% 15% 9.3% 14% 37% 0% 11% 15% 5.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17910.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.3%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
~equal in Protein ~0.9g
~equal in Water ~94.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
34% 3% 63%
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 +1200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Chicory Opinion
Calories 37kcal 17kcal Winter squash
Protein 0.89g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.35g 0.1g Winter squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 2.8mg Winter squash
Net carbs 6.05g 0.9g Winter squash
Carbs 8.85g 4g Winter squash
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Winter squash
Calcium 22mg 19mg Winter squash
Potassium 241mg 211mg Winter squash
Iron 0.44mg 0.24mg Winter squash
Sugar 3.3g Chicory
Fiber 2.8g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.082mg 0.051mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Winter squash
Phosphorus 19mg 26mg Chicory
Sodium 1mg 2mg Winter squash
Vitamin A 5223IU 29IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 1µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.187mg 0.1mg Winter squash
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Winter squash
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.027mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.16mg Winter squash
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.145mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.042mg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg Winter squash
Folate 20µg 37µg Chicory
Choline 10.6mg Winter squash
Saturated Fat 0.072g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.002g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.044g Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.027mg 0.025mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.05mg 0.039mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.011mg 0.005mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg 0.022mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.017mg 0.015mg Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter squash Chicory
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Winter squash
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter squash
Winter squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter squash
Winter squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.