Chicory roots (raw) nutrition facts
Cichorium intybus
100 grams of chicory roots, raw contain 72 calories, 1.4 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its calories (90%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories72
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.2 g0%
Saturated fat 0.05 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 50 mg2%
Total carbohydrate 17.5 g6%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g5%
Total sugars 8.73 g
Protein 1.4 g3%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 41 mg3%
Iron 0.8 mg4%
Potassium 290 mg6%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 7%Carbs 90%Fat 2%
72calories
1.4 gprotein
17.5 gcarbs
0.2 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B614%
- Manganese10%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 80 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Chicory roots (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 | 63.7 | +13% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 2.82 g | -50% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 12.5 g | +40% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 1.01 g | -80% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 3 g | -50% |
| Total sugars | 8.73 g | 3.34 g | +161% |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 157 mg | -68% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169993. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.