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Asparagus vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Asparagus and Radicchio

  • Asparagus has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Vitamin K 178% more than Asparagus.
  • Asparagus contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Radicchio. While Asparagus contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, Radicchio contains only 0.016mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +275.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +513.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.269mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
~equal in Water ~93.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Radicchio Opinion
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Radicchio
Protein 2.2g 1.43g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.25g Radicchio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8mg Radicchio
Net carbs 1.78g 3.58g Radicchio
Carbs 3.88g 4.48g Radicchio
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Asparagus
Calcium 24mg 19mg Asparagus
Potassium 202mg 302mg Radicchio
Iron 2.14mg 0.57mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 2.1g 0.9g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.54mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 52mg 40mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 22mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 27IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.158mg 0.138mg Asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 0.9µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.016mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.028mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.255mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.269mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.057mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Folate 52µg 60µg Radicchio
Choline 16mg 10.9mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.06g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.11g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.026mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.04mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.128mg 0.062mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.056mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.008mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.034mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.065mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.024mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
28%
Asparagus
62%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.