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Sweet potato vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Radicchio

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Radicchio covers your daily Vitamin K needs 211% more than Sweet potato.
  • Radicchio has 961 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 961µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radicchio has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +260.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +260.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 +71077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +10995.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 +71077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +10995.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Carbs +362.3%
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +22.9%
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 +40.6%
Contains more Carbs +362.3%
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato Radicchio
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sweet potato Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 3.58g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.43g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 20.71g 4.48g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 23kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 3.3g 0.9g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 19mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 0.57mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 40mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 302mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.32mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.161mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.497mg 0.138mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 19218IU 27IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 1µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 19.6mg 8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.016mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.028mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.255mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.269mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.057mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 2.3µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.026mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.118mg 0.062mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg 0.056mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg 0.008mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.034mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.065mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.024mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.06g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Radicchio
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
120%
Sweet potato
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.