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Radicchio vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Radicchio and Beetroot

  • Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 213% more.
  • Radicchio contains 57 times more Vitamin E than Beetroot. Radicchio contains 2.26mg of Vitamin E, while Beetroot contains 0.04mg.
  • Radicchio contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Radicchio, raw and Beets, 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 9.3% 5.7% 27% 21% 114% 17% 17% 2.9% 18% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.4%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~40mg

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 27% 1.6% 45% 0% 4% 6.5% 4.8% 16% 13% 0% 638% 45% 5.9%
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 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127500%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
~equal in Water ~87.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +220%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radicchio Beetroot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Radicchio Beetroot Opinion
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Protein 1.43g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.25g 0.17g Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 4.9mg Radicchio
Net carbs 3.58g 6.76g Beetroot
Carbs 4.48g 9.56g Beetroot
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Beetroot
Calcium 19mg 16mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 325mg Beetroot
Iron 0.57mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Sugar 0.6g 6.76g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2.8g Beetroot
Copper 0.341mg 0.075mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.35mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 40mg
Sodium 22mg 78mg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.04mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.155mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Vitamin K 255.2µg 0.2µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 109µg Beetroot
Choline 10.9mg 6mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.06g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.019mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.048mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.056mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.008mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.065mg 0.056mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.021mg Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Beetroot
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
62%
Radicchio
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.