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Radicchio vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Radicchio and Kale?

  • Radicchio is richer in Copper, Folate, and Vitamin E , yet Kale is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 468% higher.
  • Radicchio has 5 times more Folate than Kale. Radicchio has 60µg of Folate, while Kale has 13µg.

We used Radicchio, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
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Kale
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +201.4%
Equal in Sodium - 23
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +201.4%
Equal in Sodium - 23
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.
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Kale
Contains more Vitamin E +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +449%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +50348.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +220.1%
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 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +449%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +50348.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +220.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Water - 91.2
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Water - 91.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.5%
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Kale Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 3.63g Kale
Protein 1.43g 1.9g Kale
Fats 0.25g 0.4g Kale
Carbs 4.48g 5.63g Kale
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Kale
Sugar 0.6g 1.25g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 2g Kale
Calcium 19mg 72mg Kale
Iron 0.57mg 0.9mg Kale
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Kale
Phosphorus 40mg 28mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 228mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 23mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.24mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.156mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 27IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.85mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.053mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.07mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.5mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.049mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.138mg Kale
Folate 60µg 13µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.023mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.062mg 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.056mg 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.008mg 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.065mg 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.024mg 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.052g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.03g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Kale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.