Calories in Chicory roots, raw
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Chicory roots, raw contains 72 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 root (60 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 10% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.048 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars I | 8.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| 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 (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 61 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 290 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.077 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein1.4 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars8.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.048 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium50 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.087 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.075 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.041 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.013 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 80 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.89 g |
| Energy C | 303 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 6 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 23 µg |
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| Shallots, raw Raw | 72 | 2.5 g | 16.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, fresh, raw Raw | 73 | 2.8 g | 14.7 g | 1.6 g |
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| Beets, raw Raw | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.17 g |
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| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw Raw | 61 | 1.5 g | 14.2 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicory roots?
100 g of raw chicory roots has 72 kcal. 1 root (60 g): about 43 kcal. 0.5 cup, 1" pieces (45 g): about 32 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chicory roots?
Raw chicory roots contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.84 g in 1 root (60 g). About 7% 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 roots?
Raw chicory roots has 17.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 8.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chicory roots?
Raw chicory roots contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.048 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chicory roots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (14% DV) and manganese (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chicory roots?
100 g contains 50 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 169993. 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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