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Cauliflower vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cauliflower and Radicchio?

  • Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Choline, yet Radicchio is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 200% more.
  • Cauliflower has 6 times more Vitamin C than Radicchio. While Cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C, Radicchio has only 8mg.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Radicchio, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +774.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Potassium - 302
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +774.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Potassium - 302

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 C +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin K +1546.5%
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin K +1546.5%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.48
Equal in Water - 93.14
Equal in Other - 0.7
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.48
Equal in Water - 93.14
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.8%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 1.92g 1.43g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.25g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 4.48g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 23kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 2g 0.9g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 19mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.57mg Radicchio
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 40mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 302mg Radicchio
Sodium 30mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.27mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.039mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.155mg 0.138mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 0IU 27IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 48.2mg 8mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.028mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.255mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.269mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.057mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 15.5µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.076mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.106mg 0.062mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.008mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.034mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.024mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.06g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.01g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.11g Radicchio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Radicchio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Cauliflower
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.