Chicory · Cichorium intybus
Chicory greens, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 84/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chicory greens, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chicory greens, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
66% from carbs
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Carbs 66%4.7 g per serving
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Fat 10%0.3 g per serving
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Protein 24%1.7 g per serving
What Chicory greens, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 19.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 112.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 62.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 112.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7 g | |
| Histidine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 101.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 74.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 67.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 10.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 41.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 47.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 31.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 77.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 124.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 286.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 24.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 297.6 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 110.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.2 mg | |
| Choline | 12.8 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 100.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 30.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 47.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 420.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 45.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.3 g | — |
About Chicory greens, raw
Chicory greens are the dark, leafy tops of the chicory plant, with a robust, distinctly bitter flavor that mellows with cooking. They belong to the same family as endive, radicchio and escarole, and are a traditional green across Mediterranean cooking, where bitter leaves are valued rather than avoided.
At about 23 calories per 100 grams they are remarkably nutrient-dense, standing out for very high levels of vitamin K and vitamin A, plus folate, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. The plant's roots are a different story — roasted, they become the well-known caffeine-free coffee substitute.
The young, tender leaves are good raw in salads where their bitterness adds character, while older, tougher greens are better sautéed with garlic and oil or wilted into soups and pasta, a quick cook softening both the texture and the sharp edge.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicory greens, raw?
There are 23 calories in 100 g of Chicory greens, raw, or about 7 calories in 1 cup, chopped (29 g).
How much protein is in Chicory greens, raw?
Chicory greens, raw contains 1.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chicory greens, raw?
Chicory greens, raw has 4.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chicory greens, raw?
Chicory greens, raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chicory greens, raw a good source of?
Chicory greens, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (248% DV), Copper (33% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (32% DV), Folate (B9) (28% DV), Vitamin C (27% DV) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (23% DV) and a good source of Manganese, Vitamin E and Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
