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Radicchio vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Radicchio and Onion

  • Onion contains less Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, and Folate than Radicchio.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Radicchio is 212% higher.
  • Onion has 113 times less Vitamin E than Radicchio. Radicchio has 2.26mg of Vitamin E, while Onion has 0.02mg.
  • Radicchio is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Radicchio, raw and Onions, 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%
Onion
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.8%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +774.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.129mg

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%
Onion
Onion
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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 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63700%
Contains more FolateFolate +215.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~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
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.5%
~equal in Water ~89.11g

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
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +547.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Onion Opinion
Calories 23kcal 40kcal Onion
Protein 1.43g 1.1g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.1g Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 7.4mg Radicchio
Net carbs 3.58g 7.64g Onion
Carbs 4.48g 9.34g Onion
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Radicchio
Calcium 19mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 302mg 146mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.21mg Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g 4.24g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 1.7g Onion
Copper 0.341mg 0.039mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.17mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 29mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 4mg Onion
Vitamin A 27IU 2IU Radicchio
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.02mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.129mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.027mg Radicchio
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.116mg Radicchio
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.123mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.12mg Onion
Vitamin K 255.2µg 0.4µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 19µg Radicchio
Choline 10.9mg 6.1mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.017g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.014mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.021mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.014mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.025mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg 0.039mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg 0.002mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.025mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg 0.021mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.014mg Radicchio
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.