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Radicchio vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Radicchio and Summer squash

  • Radicchio has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, and Folate, while Summer squash has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Radicchio covers your daily need of Vitamin K 210% more than Summer squash.
  • Radicchio contains 19 times more Vitamin E than Summer squash. While Radicchio contains 2.26mg of Vitamin E, Summer squash contains only 0.12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radicchio, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +568.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg

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 57% 12% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8406.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
~equal in Water ~94.64g

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Summer squash Opinion
Calories 23kcal 16kcal Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 1.21g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.18g Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 17mg Summer squash
Net carbs 3.58g 2.25g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 3.35g Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Summer squash
Calcium 19mg 15mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 262mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.35mg Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g 2.2g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 1.1g Summer squash
Copper 0.341mg 0.051mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.29mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 38mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 2mg Summer squash
Vitamin A 27IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.12mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.155mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Vitamin K 255.2µg 3µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 29µg Radicchio
Choline 10.9mg 6.7mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.089g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.011mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.028mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.042mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.056mg 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.008mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.065mg 0.053mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.025mg Summer squash
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Summer squash
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
17%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.