Calories in Chicory, witloof, raw
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Chicory, witloof, raw contains 17 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 head (53 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 4% 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.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 17 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.024 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.8 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.042 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 26 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 211 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium I | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein0.9 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.024 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.044 g |
Amino acids (10)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.016 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.025 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.054 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.039 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.035 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.005 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.022 g |
| Valine ? | 0.041 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.066 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.015 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 94.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.47 g |
| Energy ? | 71 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 29 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 37 µg |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chicory?
100 g of raw chicory has 17 kcal. 1 head (53 g): about 9 kcal. 0.5 cup (45 g): about 8 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chicory?
Raw chicory contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.48 g in 1 head (53 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw chicory?
Raw chicory has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw chicory?
Raw chicory contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.024 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in raw chicory?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 170404. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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