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Radicchio

Radicchio, per 100 g: 23 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate, 0.9 g fibre, 0.3 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Radicchio, raw”.

At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of vitamin k, copper, folate, vitamin e. The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.

High protein25% of the energy in this food is proteinFat-freeUnder 0.5 g fat per 100 gLow sugars0.6 g sugars per 100 gVery low sodium22 mg sodium per 100 gLow energy23 kcal per 100 g

Nutritional value per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV
Energy and macronutrients
Energy23 kcal
Protein1.43 g
Fat0.25 g
of which saturates0.06 g
of which monounsaturates0.01 g
of which polyunsaturates0.11 g
Carbohydrate4.48 g
of which sugars0.6 g
Fibre0.9 g
Water93.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Minerals
Calcium19 mg2.38%
Iron0.57 mg4.07%
Magnesium13 mg3.47%
Phosphorus40 mg5.71%
Potassium302 mg15.1%
Sodium22 mg
Zinc0.62 mg6.2%
Copper0.341 mg34.1%
Manganese0.138 mg6.9%
Selenium0.9 µg1.64%
Vitamins
Vitamin A1 µg0.125%
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E2.26 mg18.8%
Vitamin K255 µg340%
Vitamin C8 mg10%
Thiamine (B1)0.016 mg1.45%
Riboflavin (B2)0.028 mg2%
Niacin (B3)0.255 mg1.59%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.269 mg4.48%
Vitamin B60.057 mg4.07%
Folate60 µg30%
Vitamin B120 µg

% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.

What this food is a source of

This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.

High in Vitamin K340% NRV per 100 g
  • Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting
  • Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
High in Copper34.1% NRV per 100 g
  • Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
High in Folate30% NRV per 100 g
  • Folate contributes to normal blood formation
  • Folate has a role in the process of cell division
Source of Vitamin E18.8% NRV per 100 g
  • Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Source of Potassium15.1% NRV per 100 g
  • Potassium contributes to normal muscle function
  • Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
High protein24.9% of energy from protein
  • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass
  • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass
Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Radicchio, raw (FDC ID 168564). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.
This is reference information, not personal advice. Nutrient content is one small part of a diet, and no single food prevents or treats disease. If you are pregnant, managing a medical condition, or taking medication — particularly anticoagulants, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants, where diet can interact — ask your doctor or pharmacist before making changes.