Nopales vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nopales and radicchio
- Nopales have more calcium, manganese, magnesium, vitamin A, and fiber; however, radicchio is higher in vitamin K, copper, vitamin E, and folate.
- Radicchio covers your daily vitamin K needs 208% more than nopales.
- Radicchio contains 17 times less vitamin A than nopales. Nopales contain 457IU of vitamin A, while radicchio contains 27IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Nopales, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +763.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +231.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +555.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4715.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.5% |
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Protein
~1.43g
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Water
~93.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 255.2µg | 208% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.341mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.26mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Folate | 3µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.138mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.9g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.269mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 302mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 10.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.255mg | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 1.43g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 4.48g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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