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Chicory greens

Edible leaves of cultivated chicory used as a cooked bitter green.

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About Chicory greens

Chicory greens are the edible leaves of cultivated chicory, sold either as loose leaves or attached to a base, depending on the type. The leaves range from tender to firm and have a distinctly bitter flavour, often with a crisp texture when raw.

They are commonly cooked by sautéing, boiling or braising, which softens the leaves and mellows some of their bitterness. Young leaves may also be eaten raw. Leaf age, cultivar and growing conditions influence size, texture and bitterness, so the name does not specify a single leaf type.

Ingredient type
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Chicory greens

English

Chicory greens, raw

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Chicory greens nutrition & diet

Chicory greens nutritional value

Chicory greens, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
23kcal
Protein
1.7g
Carbs
4.7g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Raw and cooked leaves differ in water content and serving weight, so comparisons should use the same preparation state. Cultivar and maturity can also affect the leaves being measured.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Chicory greens, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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