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Chicory
Out of season
Season
Jan–Mar
Ruled by
☽ Moon
Calories
11 kcal
Protein
0.5 g
MW references
2
Chicory
Chicory reaches its peak between January and March, when forced indoor varieties are at their crispest and most delicate. While available year-round, these winter months provide the best balance of its signature bitterness. It is a dense source of vitamin K and fiber.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
Energy11 kcal / 45 kJ
Protein0.5 g
Carbs2.8 g
— of which sugars0.7 g
Fat0.6 g
— saturated0.2 g
Salt1 mg Na
Vitamin C5.0 mg
Iron0.40 mg
Figures are estimates per 100 g from reference data and may differ from the product you use. Always check the packaging for accurate nutrition and allergen information. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Chicory, pale variety, raw · 13-225 · DG
Cichorium intybus.Stem and inner leaves
Energy & Proximates
Energy11.00kcal
Energy45.00kJ
Water94.30g
Protein0.50g
Fat0.60g
Carbohydrates2.80g
of which sugars0.70g
of which starch0.20g
Fibre (AOAC)—g
Fibre (NSP)0.90g
Alcohol—g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat0.60g
Saturated0.20g
Monounsaturated—g
Polyunsaturated0.30g
Trans—g
Omega-3—g
Omega-6—g
Cholesterol—mg
Minerals
Sodium1.00mg
Potassium170.00mg
Calcium21.00mg
Magnesium6.00mg
Phosphorus27.00mg
Iron0.400mg
Copper0.050mg
Zinc0.200mg
Selenium—µg
Iodine—µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A20.00µg
Vitamin D—µg
Vitamin E—mg
Vitamin C5.00mg
Thiamin (B1)0.140mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.001mg
Niacin (B3)0.100mg
Vitamin B60.010mg
Vitamin B12—µg
Folate14.00µg
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