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Witloof chicory calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of witloof chicory contains 17 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18% Carbs 78% Fat 4%
How witloof chicory compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witloof chicory | 17 kcal | 0.9 g | 4 g | 0.1 g |
| Cardoon, raw | 17 kcal | 0.7 g | 4.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Tomato, cooked | 18 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0.1 g |
| Bitter gourd pods | 17 kcal | 1 g | 3.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Tomato | 18 kcal | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for witloof chicory
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in witloof chicory
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common witloof chicory servings
How many calories in a portion of witloof chicory — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (45 g) | 8 kcal | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 1 head (53 g) | 9 kcal | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 17 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in witloof chicory?
Witloof chicory has 17 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in witloof chicory?
Witloof chicory contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
Is witloof chicory low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Witloof chicory has 4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
How much fiber does witloof chicory have?
Witloof chicory has 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Is witloof chicory low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 17 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these witloof chicory calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170404 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
