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chicory (Belgian endive)
nutrition

definition

chicory (Belgian endive):

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities:
» actions: affects Liver and Gall Bladder
» uses: improves appetite

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: cleanses liver, general tonic
» uses: gout, nervousness, hypotension

biochemical: high in calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium; vitamins A, B2 and C
» form: raw chopped endive
» portion: 0.5 cup
» calories (kcal): 4
» weight (g): 25
» water (%): 94
» protein (g): 0.3
» fat (g): 0.1
» carbohydrates (g): 0.8
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0
» calories from fat (%): 22.5
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 51
» vitamin A (IU): 513
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.01
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 2
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 36
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.23
» sodium (mg): 6
» potassium (mg): 79
» calcium (mg): 13
» phosphorus (mg): 7
» magnesium (mg): 4
» iron (mg): 0.21
» zinc (mg): 0.2
» copper (mg): 0.025
» manganese (mg): 0.105

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 291
Jensen, p. 129
Lu, p. 91


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