Calories of chicory

The calories contained in the chicory are 10 kcal / 42 kj per 100 g.

Nutritional values ​​of chicory

Chicory is a food rich in vitamins and mineral salts with digestive properties.

In 100 g of this product we find:

• Water 93.4 g
• Carbohydrates 0.7 g
• Sugars 0, 7 g
• Proteins 1.4 g
• Fat 0.2 g
• Cholesterol 0 g
• Total fiber 3.6 mg
• Iron 0.7 mg
• Calcium 74 mg
• Phosphorus 31 mg
• Vitamin B1 0.03
• Vitamin B2 0.19
• Vitamin B3 0.3
• Vitamin A 219 µg
• Vitamin C 17 mg

Beneficial properties

Chicory is a vegetable allied to intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, skin, hair.

Useful to stimulate concentration, against drowsiness and constipation, it also regulates the amounts of glucose and cholesterol in the blood. Chicory is therefore useful for those suffering from diabetes or high cholesterol, but also an astringent, tonic, disinfectant and detoxifying action.

Chicory can also be used as a decoction against skin irritation and acne .