Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Chicory Roots VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Chicory Roots	7%	2%	91%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Chicory Roots	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	25% 720kcal	8.97% 260kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.06% 2g	3% 2.9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.5% 0.48g	1.38% 0.44g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	8.13% 0.13g	65.6% 1.05g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.4% 0.75g	1.82% 0.31g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	135% 175g	36.8% 47.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	120% 87.3g	18.6% 13.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	11.4% 8.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 7.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	39.5% 15g	79% 30g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	25% 14g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chicory Roots	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	57.8% 520μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	33.3% 0.4mg	44% 0.53mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	23% 0.3mg	74% 0.96mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	25% 4mg	29.4% 4.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	64.6% 3.23mg	56% 2.8mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	185% 2.4mg	100% 1.3mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	57.5% 230μg	168% 670μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	55.6% 50mg	627% 564mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	81.3% 12mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	676% 811μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Chicory Roots	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	41% 410mg	56% 560mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	85.6% 0.77mg	42.2% 0.38mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	100% 8mg	101% 8.1mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	52.4% 220mg	43% 180mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	101% 2.33mg	128% 2.94mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	87% 610mg	71.4% 500mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	85.3% 2900mg	62.4% 2120mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	12.7% 7μg	51% 28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	33.3% 500mg	16% 240mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	30% 3.3mg	43.6% 4.8mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	21.6% 800g	24.7% 915g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Chicory Roots VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Chicory Roots versus 1 kg of Frozen Chopped Broccoli to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots has 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 1 kg of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains more Vitamin A, 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 3.2 times more Vitamin B2, 2.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 11.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Chicory Roots.
• Both Chicory Roots and Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Chicory Roots as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Chicory Roots vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots has 2 times more Copper, 1.2 times more Magnesium, 1.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium and 2.1 times more Sodium than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 1 kg of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains 1.4 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 4 times more Selenium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Raw Chicory Roots.
• Both Chicory Roots and Frozen Chopped Broccoli contain similar levels of Iron and Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots has 2.8 times more Energy, 3.7 times more Carbohydrate and 6.5 times more Sugars than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 1 kg of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains 8.1 times more Omega 3, 2 times more Fiber and 2 times more Protein than Raw Chicory Roots.
• 1 kilogram of Chicory Roots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• 1 kilogram of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Raw Chicory Roots as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one kilogram.