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Radicchio vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Radicchio and Turnip?

  • Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , and Folate, yet Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 213% higher.
  • Radicchio has 75 times more Vitamin E than Turnip. Radicchio has 2.26mg of Vitamin E , while Turnip has 0.03mg.
  • Radicchio contains less Sugar.

We used Radicchio, raw and Turnips, 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.
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.134
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.134

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +255100%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +255100%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radicchio Turnip
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.43g 0.9g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.1g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 0.6g 3.8g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 19mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.57mg 0.3mg Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 27mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 191mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 67mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.27mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.134mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.03mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.2mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 60µg 15µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg 0.1µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.009mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.025mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.036mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.033mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg 0.036mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.017mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg 0.03mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.014mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.006g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.053g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.