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Radicchio vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Radicchio and Asparagus

  • Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E, while Asparagus has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Vitamin K 178% more than Asparagus.
  • Radicchio contains 2 times more Vitamin E than Asparagus. While Radicchio contains 2.26mg of Vitamin E, Asparagus contains only 1.13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radicchio, raw and Asparagus, 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +275.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +513.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.274mg
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
~equal in Water ~93.22g

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% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Asparagus Opinion
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.25g 0.12g Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 5.6mg Radicchio
Net carbs 3.58g 1.78g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 3.88g Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Asparagus
Calcium 19mg 24mg Asparagus
Potassium 302mg 202mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 0.6g 1.88g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.341mg 0.189mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.54mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 52mg Asparagus
Sodium 22mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 27IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 2.26mg 1.13mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.158mg Asparagus
Selenium 0.9µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.978mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.274mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.091mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 255.2µg 41.6µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 52µg Radicchio
Choline 10.9mg 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.04g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.05g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.04mg 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.075mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.056mg 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.008mg 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.065mg 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.024mg 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Asparagus
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
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
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 - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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.
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.