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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.
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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.3%
~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 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5834.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186%
~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: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%
Contains more FatsFats +28%
~equal in Water ~94.79g

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.011g

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
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 1.21g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.32g Zucchini
Vitamin C 8mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Net carbs 3.58g 2.11g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 3.11g Radicchio
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Zucchini
Calcium 19mg 16mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 261mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.37mg Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g 2.5g Radicchio
Fiber 0.9g 1g Zucchini
Copper 0.341mg 0.053mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.32mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 38mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 8mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 27IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.12mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Radicchio
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
Vitamin K 255.2µg 4.3µg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 24µg Radicchio
Choline 10.9mg 9.5mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.084g Radicchio
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.091g 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
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Zucchini
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
15%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.