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Radicchio vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Radicchio and Ginger different?

  • Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Copper, and Folate, while Ginger is higher in Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Vitamin K 213% more than Ginger.
  • Radicchio contains 9 times more Vitamin E than Ginger. Radicchio contains 2.26mg of Vitamin E , while Ginger contains 0.26mg.

Radicchio, raw and Ginger root, 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
5
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Manganese +65.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Manganese +65.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +255100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +255100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radicchio
Radicchio
1
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +296.7%
Equal in Other - 0.77
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +296.7%
Equal in Other - 0.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radicchio
Radicchio
1
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2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Radicchio
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 1.43g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.25g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 4.48g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 23kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 0.6g 1.7g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2g Ginger
Calcium 19mg 16mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 13mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 40mg 34mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 22mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.62mg 0.34mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.226mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 5mg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.203mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 60µg 11µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg 0.1µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.012mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.036mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.051mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.056mg 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.008mg 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.065mg 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.024mg 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.203g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.