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Spinach vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spinach and Radicchio

  • Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Radicchio is richer in Copper.
  • Spinach covers your daily Vitamin K needs 199% more than Radicchio.
  • Radicchio has 524 times less Vitamin A RAE than Spinach. Spinach has 524µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radicchio has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spinach, 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 +615.8%
Contains more Iron +526.3%
Contains more Magnesium +569.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +577.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Copper +96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +615.8%
Contains more Iron +526.3%
Contains more Magnesium +569.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +577.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Copper +96%

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 A +38718.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324.6%
Contains more Folate +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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 A +38718.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324.6%
Contains more Folate +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.7%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.25
Equal in Water - 93.14
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 +107.7%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.25
Equal in Water - 93.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.11
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.11

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 2.97g 1.43g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.25g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 4.48g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 23kcal
Sugar 0.43g 0.6g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 0.9g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 19mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.57mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 13mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 40mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 302mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.76mg 0.62mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.935mg 0.138mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 27IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 1µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 9.8mg 8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.016mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.028mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.255mg Spinach
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.057mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 60µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 255.2µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.026mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.04mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.085mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.062mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.056mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.008mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.034mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.065mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.024mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.06g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spinach Radicchio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
183%
Spinach
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Radicchio
Radicchio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.