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Radicchio vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Radicchio and Chicory

  • Radicchio has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Folate, while Chicory has more Fiber.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Copper 32% more than Chicory.
  • Radicchio contains 4 times more Zinc than Chicory. While Radicchio contains 0.62mg of Zinc, Chicory contains only 0.16mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radicchio, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +568.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~29IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

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
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Chicory Opinion
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 0.9g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.1g Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 2.8mg Radicchio
Net carbs 3.58g 0.9g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 4g Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Radicchio
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Potassium 302mg 211mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.24mg Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Chicory
Fiber 0.9g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.341mg 0.051mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.16mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 26mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 27IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.1mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.027mg Radicchio
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.16mg Radicchio
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.145mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.042mg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 37µg Radicchio
Choline 10.9mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.002g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.044g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.016mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.025mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.054mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.039mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg 0.035mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg 0.005mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.022mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg 0.041mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.015mg Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Chicory
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
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.