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Radicchio vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Radicchio and Broccoli

  • Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 128% more.
  • Radicchio contains 7 times more Copper than Broccoli. Radicchio contains 0.341mg of Copper, while Broccoli contains 0.049mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Radicchio, raw and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1015%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~63µg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.011g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radicchio Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Broccoli Opinion
Calories 23kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Protein 1.43g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.25g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 8mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 3.58g 4.04g Broccoli
Carbs 4.48g 6.64g Broccoli
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 19mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 302mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.57mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 0.6g 1.7g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.341mg 0.049mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.41mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 22mg 33mg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.78mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 255.2µg 101.6µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 10.9mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.038g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.04mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.079mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.056mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.008mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.065mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.024mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Broccoli
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.