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Brussels sprouts vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brussels sprouts and Radicchio

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E.
  • Brussels sprouts covers your daily Vitamin C needs 86% more than Radicchio.
  • Radicchio has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Radicchio has 0.016mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Radicchio, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 5.7% 27% 21% 114% 17% 17% 2.9% 18% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +145.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +387.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 1.6% 45% 0% 4% 6.5% 4.8% 16% 13% 0% 638% 45% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2692.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~60µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.4%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%
~equal in Water ~93.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138990.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.06g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Radicchio Opinion
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.43g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.25g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 3.58g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 4.48g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 19mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 302mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.57mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 3.8g 0.9g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.42mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 69mg 40mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 22mg Radicchio
Vitamin A 754IU 27IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.337mg 0.138mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.016mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.255mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.269mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.057mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Folate 61µg 60µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 10.9mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.06g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.01g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.11g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.026mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.085mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.062mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.056mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.008mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.034mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.065mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.024mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Radicchio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
76%
Brussels sprouts
62%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.