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Kale vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kale and Radicchio?

  • Kale is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, yet Radicchio is richer in Copper, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 468% higher.
  • Kale has 681 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radicchio. Kale has 681µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radicchio has 1µg.

We used Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radicchio, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Kale
4
:
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +201.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Equal in Sodium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +201.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Equal in Sodium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Kale
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +50348.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +449%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 A +50348.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +449%
Contains more Folate +361.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kale
4
:
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Water - 93.14
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +32.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Water - 93.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kale
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.5%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kale Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 3.58g Kale
Protein 1.9g 1.43g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.25g Kale
Carbs 5.63g 4.48g Kale
Calories 28kcal 23kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 2g 0.9g Kale
Calcium 72mg 19mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 0.57mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Kale
Phosphorus 28mg 40mg Radicchio
Potassium 228mg 302mg Radicchio
Sodium 23mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.24mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.156mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.416mg 0.138mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 13621IU 27IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 1µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 41mg 8mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.016mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.028mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.255mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.057mg Kale
Folate 13µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 817µg 255.2µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.085mg 0.04mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.085mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg 0.062mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg 0.056mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg 0.008mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.034mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg 0.065mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg 0.024mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.06g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.01g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.11g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kale Radicchio
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
258%
Kale
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.