Chicory greens vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, celery seed is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Chicory greens 23
Spices 392
Protein (g)
Chicory greens 1.70
Spices 18.1
Carbs (g)
Chicory greens 4.70
Spices 41.3
Fat (g)
Chicory greens 0.300
Spices 25.3
Fiber (g)
Chicory greens 4.00
Spices 11.8
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, celery seed — 18.1g vs 1.70g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicory greens, raw — 23 vs 392 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, celery seed scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Chicory greens | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 23 kcal | 392 kcal | -94% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.0 g | 6.04 g | +1423% |
| Protein | 1.70 g | 18.1 g | -91% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.300 g | 25.3 g | -99% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.70 g | 41.3 g | -89% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.00 g | 11.8 g | -66% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.073 g | 2.19 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.006 g | 15.9 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.0 mg | 17.1 mg | +40% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.340 mg | -82% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.100 mg | 0.290 mg | -66% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.500 mg | 3.06 mg | -84% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.16 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.105 mg | 0.890 mg | -88% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 110 ug | 10.0 ug | +1000% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 12.8 mg | 24.7 mg | -48% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 286 ug | 3.00 ug | +9433% |
| Carotene, beta | 3430 ug | 31.0 ug | +10965% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.26 mg | 1.07 mg | +111% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 100 mg | 1767 mg | -94% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 44.9 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 440 mg | -93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 47.0 mg | 547 mg | -91% |
| Potassium, K | 420 mg | 1400 mg | -70% |
| Sodium, Na | 45.0 mg | 160 mg | -72% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.420 mg | 6.93 mg | -94% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.295 mg | 1.37 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.429 mg | 7.57 mg | -94% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 12.1 ug | -98% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 96.0 kj | 1641 kj | -94% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 9.27 g | -86% |
| Total Sugars | 0.700 g | 0.670 g | +4% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 110 ug | 10.0 ug | +1000% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 110 ug | 10.0 ug | +1000% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5717 IU | 52.0 IU | +10894% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 10300 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 298 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.020 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.020 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.020 g | -80% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.062 g | 1.29 g | -95% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.390 g | -99% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.006 g | 15.4 g | -100% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.131 g | 3.72 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.112 g | 3.52 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.019 g | 0.200 g | -91% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 60.0 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.031 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.047 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.101 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.074 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.067 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.010 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.041 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.077 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.124 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.029 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 0 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | 0.770 mg | 78.7 mg | -99% |
| Luteolin | 2.08 mg | 762 mg | -100% |
| Kaempferol | 2.45 mg | — | |
| Myricetin | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 6.49 mg | — | |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Catechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Gallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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