Vegetables

Chicory greens, raw

FDC 169992cup, chopped (29 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 100 · +7 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Chicory greens, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 100 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 5 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (32% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (27% DV), a good source of vitamin e (15% DV). Most of its 23 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.7 g · 24%Carb 4.7 g · 66%Fat 0.3 g · 10%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories23 kcal1%
Total fat0.3 g0%
Saturated fat0.07 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium45 mg2%
Carbohydrate4.7 g2%
Dietary fiber4 g14%
Sugars0.7 g
Protein1.7 g3%
Potassium420 mg9%
Calcium100 mg8%
Iron0.9 mg5%
Magnesium30 mg7%
Vitamin C24 mg27%
Vitamin A286 µg32%
Vitamin E2.3 mg15%

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FDC 169992

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A32% DV
Vitamin C27% DV
Vitamin E15% DV
Dietary fiber14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density100 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.7 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g4 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g45 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Beet greens, rawDensity 100 vs 100Watercress, rawDensity 100 vs 100Parsley, freshDensity 100 vs 100

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