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Radicchio
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 23 kcal —
- Protein 1.4 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 22 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 8 mg 9%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.3 mg 15%
- Vitamin K 255 µg 213%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.26 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.27 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 60 µg 15%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 10.9 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 19 mg 1%
- Iron 0.57 mg 3%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 40 mg 3%
- Potassium 302 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.62 mg 6%
- Copper 0.34 mg 38%
- Manganese 0.14 mg 6%
- Selenium 0.9 µg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 23 | 1.4 g | 3.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup, shredded | 40 g | 9 | 0.6 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × leaf | 8 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup, shredded | 80 g | 18 | 1.1 g | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
| ½ × cup, shredded | 20 g | 5 | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, shredded | 120 g | 28 | 1.7 g | 4.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 4 × cup, shredded | 160 g | 37 | 2.3 g | 5.7 g | 0.4 g |
Similar foods
- Red radicchioraw19 kcal / 100 g
- Red radicchio Italian chicoryfresh19 kcal / 100 g
- Green radicchio Italian chicoryfresh14 kcal / 100 g
- Red precocius radicchio from Treviso Italian chicoryPGI, fresh16 kcal / 100 g
- Red tardive radicchio from Treviso Italian chicoryPGI, fresh16 kcal / 100 g
- Raddiccioraw14 kcal / 100 g
- Raddichio chicoryraw18 kcal / 100 g
- Red chicory17 kcal / 100 g
- Red endiveraw19 kcal / 100 g
- Chickory raddichio16 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Radicchio
How do you take the bitterness out of radicchio?
For a raw salad, soak the cut leaves in iced water for 10–15 minutes, then dry them thoroughly. Cooking also softens the bitterness: pair grilled or roasted radicchio with a little honey, balsamic vinegar or citrus.
How do you cook radicchio without it going soggy?
Cut a head into wedges, keeping the core in place, brush with oil and grill over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side. Or roast at 220 °C for 15–20 minutes, turning once; it should be browned at the edges but still hold its shape.
How do you choose a good head of radicchio?
Choose a firm, compact head with crisp leaves and no slimy or bruised patches. The deep red leaves should look fresh, with clearly defined white ribs.
How should you store radicchio?
Keep it unwashed in the fridge’s crisper drawer, loosely wrapped in a perforated bag or damp cloth. Wash and dry it just before using; cut leaves are best used promptly.
What goes well with radicchio?
Its bitter crunch works especially well with sweet pear or orange, toasted walnuts, blue cheese and a sharp vinaigrette. Add raw leaves to a mixed salad, or serve grilled wedges alongside risotto, polenta or roast meat.
What is radicchio, and is it the same as red cabbage?
Radicchio is a red-leafed form of chicory, not a cabbage. Its leaves are usually more bitter and have prominent white ribs; red cabbage is generally sweeter and has tightly packed, thinner leaves.
Can you eat radicchio raw?
Yes. Separate the leaves, rinse them well and dry them before adding them to salads or sandwiches; the ribs can be crunchy, so slice them thinly if you prefer.
Can you eat radicchio if it tastes very bitter?
Yes, bitterness is characteristic of radicchio and is not by itself a sign that it has spoiled. Discard it if the leaves are slimy, mouldy or unpleasantly rotten-smelling.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168564 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
