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Radicchio vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Radicchio and Cardoon

  • Radicchio has more Copper, and Vitamin C, however, Cardoon has more Magnesium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Radicchio is 12% higher.
  • Cardoon has 4 times less Vitamin C than Radicchio. Radicchio has 8mg of Vitamin C, while Cardoon has 2mg.
  • Radicchio is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Radicchio, raw and Cardoon, 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 Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +85.5%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +85.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 2.47g Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 0.7g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.1g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 4.07g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Cardoon
Fiber 0.9g 1.6g Cardoon
Calcium 19mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.57mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 13mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 40mg 23mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 22mg 170mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.17mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.231mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 2mg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg Cardoon
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.03mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.3mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 60µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.041g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.