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Chicory vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicory and Radicchio

  • Chicory has more Fiber, while Radicchio has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Copper 32% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory contains 3 times more Fiber than Radicchio. While Chicory contains 3.1g of Fiber, Radicchio contains only 0.9g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicory, witloof, 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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +568.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~27IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
~equal in Water ~93.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Radicchio Opinion
Calories 17kcal 23kcal Radicchio
Protein 0.9g 1.43g Radicchio
Fats 0.1g 0.25g Radicchio
Vitamin C 2.8mg 8mg Radicchio
Net carbs 0.9g 3.58g Radicchio
Carbs 4g 4.48g Radicchio
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Radicchio
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Potassium 211mg 302mg Radicchio
Iron 0.24mg 0.57mg Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 0.9g Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.16mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 26mg 40mg Radicchio
Sodium 2mg 22mg Chicory
Vitamin A 29IU 27IU Chicory
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.1mg 0.138mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.016mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.028mg Radicchio
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.255mg Radicchio
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.057mg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Folate 37µg 60µg Radicchio
Choline 10.9mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.06g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.11g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.025mg 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.039mg 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.035mg 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.005mg 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.041mg 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.015mg 0.024mg Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory 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
6%
Chicory
62%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.