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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.
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Contains more Copper +568.6%
Contains more Manganese +38%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Contains more Copper +568.6%
Contains more Manganese +38%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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 C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
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% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 94.52
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 Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 3.58g 0.9g Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 0.9g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.1g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 4g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Chicory
Fiber 0.9g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Iron 0.57mg 0.24mg Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 26mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 211mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.62mg 0.16mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.051mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.1mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 2.8mg 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
Folate 60µg 37µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.002g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.044g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Chicory
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
7%
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.