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Kohlrabi vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kohlrabi and Radicchio

  • Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , Folate, and Zinc.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Vitamin K 213% more than Kohlrabi.
  • Kohlrabi contains 8 times more Vitamin C than Radicchio. While Kohlrabi contains 62mg of Vitamin C, Radicchio contains only 8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kohlrabi, 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.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
6
:
4
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 22
Equal in Manganese - 0.138
Kohlrabi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 22
Equal in Manganese - 0.138

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.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
5
:
5
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +255100%
Kohlrabi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 207% 13% 5% 8% 10% 35% 12% 0% 1%
Radicchio
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +255100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
3
:
2
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Equal in Water - 93.14
Kohlrabi
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Radicchio
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 +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Equal in Water - 93.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
1
:
2
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Kohlrabi
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Radicchio
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi 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 Kohlrabi Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 1.7g 1.43g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 6.2g 4.48g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 23kcal Kohlrabi
Sugar 2.6g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 3.6g 0.9g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 19mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.57mg Radicchio
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 40mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 302mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 22mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.129mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.139mg 0.138mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 36IU 27IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 62mg 8mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Radicchio
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.255mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.057mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 0.1µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.049mg 0.04mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.067mg 0.062mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg 0.056mg
Methionine 0.013mg 0.008mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.034mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.019mg 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.06g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi 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
25%
Kohlrabi
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.