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Radicchio vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Radicchio and Zucchini different?

  • Radicchio is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , and Folate, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Radicchio is 209% higher.
  • Radicchio contains 19 times more Vitamin E than Zucchini. While Radicchio contains 2.26mg of Vitamin E , Zucchini contains only 0.12mg.
  • Radicchio has less Sugar.

Radicchio, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Copper +543.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Copper +543.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38

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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Contains more Vitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +5834.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +5834.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Fats +28%
Equal in Water - 94.79
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: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Fats +28%
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 2.11g Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 1.21g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 4.48g 3.11g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Radicchio
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0.6g 2.5g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 1g Zucchini
Calcium 19mg 16mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.37mg Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 40mg 38mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 261mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.62mg 0.32mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.053mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.12mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.204mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 60µg 24µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg 4.3µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.01mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.029mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.044mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.056mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.008mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.065mg 0.054mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.084g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.091g Radicchio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
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 - $0.4)
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 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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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