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Radicchio vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Radicchio and Savoy cabbage?

  • Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin E, yet Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin A.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 155% higher.
  • Radicchio has 13 times more Vitamin E than Savoy cabbage. Radicchio has 2.26mg of Vitamin E, while Savoy cabbage has 0.17mg.

We used Radicchio, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw 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.
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 20% 11% 20% 15% 21% 7.4% 18% 3.7% 23% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~42mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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 103% 60% 3.4% 0% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 0% 172% 60% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~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% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
~equal in Water ~91g

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
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.049 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Savoy cabbage Opinion
Calories 23kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Protein 1.43g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.25g 0.1g Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Net carbs 3.58g 3g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Calcium 19mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 302mg 230mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g 2.27g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.341mg 0.062mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.27mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 22mg 28mg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.17mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.18mg Savoy cabbage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.03mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.3mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.187mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 255.2µg 68.8µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Choline 10.9mg 12.3mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.007g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.049g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.02mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.062mg 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.056mg 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.008mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.065mg 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Savoy cabbage
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
38%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 - $0.4)
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.