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Taro vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro and Radicchio

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, and Folate.
  • Radicchio covers your daily Vitamin K needs 212% more than Taro.
  • Radicchio has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Taro. Taro has 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Radicchio has 0.016mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw 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.
Taro
Taro
6
:
4
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains more Zinc +169.6%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains more Zinc +169.6%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.57

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.
Taro
Taro
6
:
4
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Vitamin A +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25420%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.26
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Radicchio
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 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25420%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
3
:
2
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Carbs +490.6%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.43
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Carbs +490.6%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
2
:
1
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.5%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Radicchio
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 +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 3.58g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.43g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 26.46g 4.48g Taro
Calories 112kcal 23kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 0.6g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 0.9g Taro
Calcium 43mg 19mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.57mg Radicchio
Magnesium 33mg 13mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 40mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 302mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 22mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.172mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.383mg 0.138mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 76IU 27IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.26mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8mg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.016mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.028mg Radicchio
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.255mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.269mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.057mg Taro
Folate 22µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 1µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.069mg 0.04mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.111mg 0.062mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.056mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg 0.008mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.034mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.065mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.024mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.06g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.01g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.