Chicory

Chicory

Chicory is a native of India and member of the daisy family. Also known as curly endive, this leafy vegetable has curly, bitter-tasting leaves that are often used as part of a salad or cooked as greens.

Roasted chicory comes from the roasted, ground roots of certain varieties of chicory. It's used as a coffee substitute and blended with coffee to create "New Orleans" or "Creole" coffee - a popular beverage in Louisiana.

Witloof (white leaf) chicory, also known as Belgian endive, is the sprouted roots of chicory. It has pale white leaves and a cylindrical shape perfect for scooping up dips or filling for an elegant appetizer.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin K
*Good Source of: Vitamin C
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose leaves that are brightly colored and crisp. Store unwashed greens in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) chopped CHICORY GREENS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.67

Calories: 7

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.09 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	6 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.4 g	*
Sugars	0.2 g	*
Fiber	1.2 g	*
Protein	0.49 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	1657.9 IU	33%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.66 IU	2%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	86.3 mg	108%
Folate	31.9 mcg	8%
Niacin	0.14 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	29 mg	3%
Copper	0.09 mg	4%
Iron	0.26 mg	1%
Magnesium	8.7 mg	2%
Manganese	0.12 mg	6%
Phosphorous	13.6 mg	1%
Potassium	121.8 mg	3%
Selenium	0.09 mcg	0%
Sodium	13 mg	1%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	994.7 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	2987 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).