Red leaf lettuce vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Red leaf lettuce and Radicchio different?
- Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin A, and Iron, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Radicchio is 96% higher.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 375 times more Vitamin A than Radicchio. While Red leaf lettuce contains 375µg of Vitamin A, Radicchio contains only 1µg.
Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Radicchio, 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 CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1117.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
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 AVitamin A | +27648.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.25 g
Carbs:
4.48 g
Water:
93.14 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
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Protein
~1.43g
~equal in
Water
~93.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 1.43g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 3.58g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 4.48g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 302mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.6g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 0.9g | |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.341mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 22mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 27IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 2.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.138mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 255.2µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 60µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg | 10.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.11g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.062mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.056mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.034mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.024mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
71%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.