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Peppers vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peppers and Radicchio

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , and Folate.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 261% more.
  • Peppers contain 59 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radicchio. Peppers contain 59µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radicchio contains 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Manganese +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +96%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Manganese +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +96%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341%
Contains more Folate +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1684.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341%
Contains more Folate +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1684.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 93.14
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 93.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.01
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.11
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.01
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.11

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers 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 Peppers Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.58g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.43g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 9.46g 4.48g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 23kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 1.5g 0.9g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 19mg Radicchio
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 13mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 40mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 302mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 22mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.174mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.237mg 0.138mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 1179IU 27IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 1µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 242.5mg 8mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.016mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.255mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.057mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 14.3µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.026mg
Threonine 0.074mg 0.04mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.105mg 0.062mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.056mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.008mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.034mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg 0.065mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.024mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.06g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.01g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.