Chicory roots, raw vs Kale, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Chicory roots, raw 72 kcal Kale, raw 35 kcal
Calories
72 kcal 35 kcal
Protein
1.4 g 2.9 g
Carbs
17.5 g 4.4 g
Fiber
1.5 g 4.1 g
Sugars
8.7 g 0.8 g
Fat
0.2 g 1.5 g
Sodium
50 mg 53 mg

Key takeaways

  • Kale, raw has 51% fewer calories (35 kcal vs 72 kcal).
  • Kale, raw has more protein (2.9 g vs 1.4 g).
  • Kale, raw has more carbs (4.4 g vs 17.5 g).
  • Kale, raw has more fiber (4.1 g vs 1.5 g).
  • Kale, raw has more sugars (0.8 g vs 8.7 g).
MacronutrientsChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Calories 72 kcal 35 kcal
Protein 1.4 g 2.9 g
Total Fat 0.2 g 1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate 17.5 g 4.4 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g 4.1 g
Total Sugars 8.7 g 0.8 g
Water 80.0 g 89.6 g
CarbohydratesChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Total Carbohydrate 17.5 g 4.4 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g 4.1 g
Total Sugars 8.7 g 0.8 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Total Fat 0.2 g 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g 0.3 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 13.0 mg 180.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 75.0 mg 138.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Protein 1.4 g 2.9 g
Histidine ~ 69.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 197.0 mg
Leucine ~ 231.0 mg
Lysine ~ 197.0 mg
Methionine ~ 32.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 169.0 mg
Threonine ~ 147.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 40.0 mg
Valine ~ 181.0 mg
Alanine ~ 166.0 mg
Arginine ~ 184.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 295.0 mg
Cystine ~ 44.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 374.0 mg
Glycine ~ 159.0 mg
Proline ~ 196.0 mg
Serine ~ 139.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 117.0 mg
VitaminsChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 769.0 mcg
Vitamin C 5.0 mg 120.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.7 mg
Vitamin K ~ 817.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.4 mg 1.2 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Folate (B9) 23.0 mcg 62.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.3 mg 0.4 mg
MineralsChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Calcium 41.0 mg 254.0 mg
Iron 0.8 mg 1.7 mg
Magnesium 22.0 mg 34.0 mg
Phosphorus 61.0 mg 56.0 mg
Potassium 290.0 mg 447.0 mg
Sodium 50.0 mg 53.0 mg
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.4 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Manganese 0.2 mg 0.9 mg
Selenium 0.7 mcg 0.9 mcg
SterolsChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherChicory roots, rawKale, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Ash 0.9 g 1.5 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Chicory roots, raw or Kale, raw?

Kale, raw has fewer calories: 72 kcal for Chicory roots, raw vs 35 kcal for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Chicory roots, raw or Kale, raw?

Kale, raw has more protein: 1.4 g for Chicory roots, raw vs 2.9 g for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Chicory roots, raw or Kale, raw?

Kale, raw has more fiber: 1.5 g for Chicory roots, raw vs 4.1 g for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Is Chicory roots, raw or Kale, raw healthier?

Kale, raw is lower in calories, and Kale, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.