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Wild chicory greens

Wild chicory greens are bitter leafy greens commonly cooked, sautéed, or added to salads and soups.

Wild chicory greens — illustrative ingredient image

About Wild chicory greens

Wild chicory greens are the edible leaves and tender stems of foraged or cultivated chicory plants identified as wild forms. They are used raw in salads or cooked by boiling, blanching, sautéing, braising, or adding to soups and other dishes.

Their flavour is pronouncedly bitter, although bitterness varies with species or population, plant age, growing conditions, and whether the leaves are young or mature. Texture likewise varies from tender to more substantial as the leaves develop.

The greens are usually green, with narrow, toothed, or lobed leaves. Fresh bunches are the usual form, though prepared cooked greens may also be sold. Blanching or boiling before further cooking can moderate their bitterness.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Wild chicory greens

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Wild chicory greens nutrition & diet

Wild chicory greens nutritional value

Chicory greens, raw

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

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

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Establish the exact chicory species and use the edible leaves or shoots identified in the sample. Raw, blanched, boiled, or sautéed forms differ in water content and serving weight; oils, dressings, broths, and other ingredients should be recorded separately from the greens.

Compare the right form: Match references to the identified wild chicory leaves or shoots in the same raw or cooked state; species and edible part must be confirmed.

Diet considerations

Chicory greens are plant-derived, but “wild chicory” can cover different species or gathered forms, so identity matters. Compatibility changes with butter, meat, dairy, egg, dressings, or cereal accompaniments. Plain greens and prepared dishes have different portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns and ingredient profiles.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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