Calories in Chicory greens, raw
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Chicory greens, raw contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (29 g) provides about 7 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 248% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.073 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars M | 0.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 286 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C ? | 24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2.3 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K I | 298 µg | 248% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.2 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 110 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron ? | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 47 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 420 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese ? | 0.43 mg | 19% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 10%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.7 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.073 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium45 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
Amino acids (10)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.047 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.1 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.074 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.067 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.041 g |
| Valine ? | 0.077 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.12 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.029 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.062 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 3,430 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10,300 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 92 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 96 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 5,717 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 110 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Beet greens, raw Raw | 22 | 2.2 g | 4.3 g | 0.13 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw Raw | 32 | 1.5 g | 6.9 g | 0.53 g |
| Collards, raw Raw | 32 | 3 g | 5.4 g | 0.61 g |
| Pepper, banana, raw Raw | 27 | 1.7 g | 5.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Cabbage, japanese style, fresh, pickled Raw | 30 | 1.6 g | 5.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Endive, raw Raw | 17 | 1.3 g | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicory greens?
100 g of raw chicory greens has 23 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (29 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chicory greens?
Raw chicory greens contains 1.7 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.49 g in 1 cup, chopped (29 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw chicory greens?
Raw chicory greens has 4.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 0.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chicory greens?
Raw chicory greens contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.073 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chicory greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (248% DV), copper (33% DV), Vitamin A (32% DV), Folate (B9) (28% DV) and Vitamin C (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicory greens?
100 g contains 45 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169992. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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