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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.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.1%
Contains more Copper +354.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Potassium - 325
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.1%
Contains more Copper +354.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Potassium - 325

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 E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +127500%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +81.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +127500%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +81.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +113.4%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58
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 Fats +47.1%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +113.4%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 3.58g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 1.43g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.25g 0.17g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 0.6g 6.76g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 19mg 16mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 40mg
Potassium 302mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 22mg 78mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.35mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.075mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.04mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 4.9mg 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
Folate 60µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 255.2µg 0.2µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.06g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Beetroot
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
67%
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.