Chicory · Cichorium intybus

Chicory, witloof, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Chicory greens, raw Chicory roots, raw Chicory, witloof, raw Radicchio, raw

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17 kcal Calories

0.9 g Protein

4.0 g Carbs

0.1 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 46/100

How many beneficial nutrients Chicory, witloof, 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, witloof, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

17 kcal / serving

78% from carbs

Carbs 78%

4.0 g per serving
Fat 4%

0.1 g per serving
Protein 18%

0.9 g per serving

What Chicory, witloof, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Dietary Fiber11%

Full nutrition breakdown

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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	4.0 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.1 g	11%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.1 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	6.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	37.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	21.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	37.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	0.9 g	2%
Histidine	15.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	54.0 mg	—
Leucine	39.0 mg	—
Lysine	35.0 mg	—
Methionine	5.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	22.0 mg	—
Threonine	25.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	16.0 mg	—
Valine	41.0 mg	—
Arginine	66.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	1.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	2.8 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	2%
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	2%
Folate (B9)	37.0 mcg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	3%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	19.0 mg	1%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	10.0 mg	2%
Phosphorus	26.0 mg	2%
Potassium	211.0 mg	4%
Sodium	2.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	1%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.1 mg	4%
Selenium	0.2 mcg	0%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.5 g	—

About Chicory, witloof, raw

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a remarkably versatile plant grown for its bitter leaves, its crisp forced buds, and its roasted root, recognizable in the wild by the sky-blue flowers that line summer roadsides. From it come several familiar vegetables: the tight, pale spears of Belgian endive, grown in the dark to keep them mild, the deep-red heads of radicchio, the broad leaves of escarole, and the frilly, curly frisee, all sharing that characteristic pleasant bitterness.

Its long taproot is roasted and ground as a caffeine-free coffee substitute or blend, famous in the coffee of New Orleans. Chicory is low in calories and a notable source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds healthy gut bacteria, along with vitamins and minerals. The leaves add welcome bite to salads and turn sweet, tender, and mellow when grilled or braised, balancing rich, fatty dishes and cutting through creamy sauces.

Choose crisp, fresh heads with no browning at the edges or wilting, and store chicory greens loosely wrapped in the refrigerator, using them within a few days while they are at their liveliest.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.