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Radicchio vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Radicchio and Salsify

  • Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , and Folate, however, Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Radicchio covers your daily Vitamin K needs 212% more than Salsify.
  • Salsify has 12 times less Vitamin E than Radicchio. Radicchio has 2.26mg of Vitamin E , while Salsify has 0.19mg.
  • Radicchio contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radicchio, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +387.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Potassium - 283
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +387.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Potassium - 283

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1089.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +84966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.276
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1089.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +84966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.276

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.9%
Equal in Other - 0.74
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.9%
Equal in Other - 0.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radicchio Salsify
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 1.43g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.25g 0.17g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 23kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 0.6g 2.9g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 19mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.57mg 0.55mg Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 40mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 302mg 283mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.62mg 0.3mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.07mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.19mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 4.6mg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.392mg Salsify
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 60µg 15µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg 0.3µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.003g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.074g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Salsify
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Radicchio
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/nutrients
  2. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.