Group
leaf
Edible parts
Pale leaf heads, raw
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 46 kJ / 11 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Natural sugars | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 0.9 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.3 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 20 µg RE | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Chicory, pale variety, raw (CoFID 2021 13-225). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Pale forced heads, raw.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Chicory (witloof) (Cichorium intybus) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leaf. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Pale leaf heads, raw.