Chicory greens Nutrition facts
Chicory greens
Chicory greens consists of several closely related leafy vegetables in the composite (Asteraceae) family and Cichorioideae subfamily. The plants probably originated around the Mediterranean region and Asia minor regions.
Scientific name: Cichorium intybus L.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 23 Kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.70 g | 3.5% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 0.30 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 10% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 110 µg | 27% |
| Niacin | 0.500 mg | 3% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.105 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin | 0.100 mg | 7.7% |
| Thiamin | 0.060 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 5,717 IU | 190% |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E-α | 2.26 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 297 µg | 215% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.295 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.90 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.429 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg | 9% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 1300 µg | -- |
| Carotene-α | 0 µg | -- |
| Cryptoxanthin-ß | 3,430 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 10,300 µg | -- |