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Salsify vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsify and Radicchio

  • Salsify has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , and Folate.
  • Radicchio covers your daily Vitamin K needs 212% more than Salsify.
  • Radicchio has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Salsify. Salsify has 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Radicchio has 0.028mg.
  • Radicchio contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radicchio, raw.

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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 +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +387.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Equal in Potassium - 302
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Copper +387.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Equal in Potassium - 302

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 B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1089.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +84966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.269
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1089.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +84966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.269

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.9%
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Water +15%
Equal in Other - 0.7
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.9%
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Water +15%
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsify Radicchio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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

Nutrient Salsify Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 3.58g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 1.43g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 15.36g 4.48g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 23kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 3.1g 0.9g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 19mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.57mg Radicchio
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 40mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 302mg Radicchio
Sodium 16mg 22mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.07mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.21mg 0.138mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 0IU 27IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8mg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.016mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.028mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.255mg Salsify
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.269mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.057mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 0.3µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.06g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Radicchio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
13%
Salsify
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
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.

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients
  2. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.