Radicchio vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between radicchio and yam
- Radicchio has more vitamin K, copper, vitamin E, and folate; however, yam has more vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for radicchio is 211% higher.
- Yam has 7 times less vitamin E than radicchio. Radicchio has 2.26mg of vitamin E, while yam has 0.34mg.
Food types used in this article are Radicchio, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +564.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10995.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +513.4% |
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Protein
~1.49g
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Other
~0.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 255.2µg | 2.3µg | 211% |
| Copper | 0.341mg | 0.152mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.057mg | 0.228mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.26mg | 0.34mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Folate | 60µg | 16µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 670mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.138mg | 0.371mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 4.48g | 27.48g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 12.1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.255mg | 0.552mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 16.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.269mg | 0.311mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.43g | 1.49g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.25g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.58g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.062mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.056mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.034mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.