Chicory is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. They're also a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Zinc, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Panto
Amount per serving
Calories :17 | Calories from Fat : |
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Total Fat | 0.1 |
Cholesterol | 0% |
Sodium | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate | 4% |
Dietary Fiber | 3.1% |
Sugars | 0% |
Protein | 0.9% |
Vitamin A | 29% |
Vitamin C | 2.8% |
Calcium | 19 % |
Iron | 0.24% |
Don't throw away lettuce, greens, celery, etc that has been in your refrigerator a little too long and gone limp. Revive most leafy vegetables by cutting a small amount from the stem-end, soaking in warm (100 degree) water for 5 minutes, drain and refrige
A salad plant cultivated from wild forms found in Europe, Asia and North America, chicory and endive come in many varieties and are often confused botanically.