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Radicchio vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Radicchio and Chives different?

  • Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E , while Chives are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin C 56% more than Radicchio.
  • Radicchio contains 11 times more Vitamin E than Chives. Radicchio contains 2.26mg of Vitamin E , while Chives contain 0.21mg.

Radicchio, raw and Chives, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Radicchio
Radicchio
3
:
6
Chives
Chives
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +180.7%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Manganese +170.3%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +180.7%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Manganese +170.3%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Radicchio
Radicchio
2
:
8
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +976.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +16022.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Radicchio
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%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +976.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +16022.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radicchio
Radicchio
2
:
3
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Fats +192%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.35
Equal in Water - 90.65
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Fats +192%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.35
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radicchio
Radicchio
1
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2
Chives
Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.7%
Radicchio
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Chives Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 1.85g Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.25g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 4.48g 4.35g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 30kcal Chives
Sugar 0.6g 1.85g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 19mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.57mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 13mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 40mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 302mg 296mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.62mg 0.56mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.157mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 27IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.21mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 60µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 255.2µg 212.7µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.04mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.062mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.056mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.008mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.065mg 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.024mg 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.146g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.