Radicchio and their nutritional profiles.

• Women‍‍`s Corner
• September 1, 2022

Radicchio is a kind of chicory plant. It originates in Italy and, for this reason, often goes by the name of ‘Italian chicory’. This vegetable has a deep red to purple color, and it looks a little like the leaves of red cabbage. Despite its color, radicchio is often classed as a “leafy green”.

It belongs to the leaf category of vegetables alongside others like spinach and swiss chard. Similar to other leafy vegetables, radicchio is very rich in vitamin K1;

Calories: 23 kcal

Carbohydrate: 4.5 g

Fiber: 0.9 g

Sugar: 0.6g

Fat: 0.3 g

Protein: 1.4 g

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Vitamin K1: 319% RDA

Copper: 17% RDA

Folate: 15% RDA

Vitamin C: 13% RDA

Vitamin E: 11% RDA

Note: Radicchio (or ‘Italian chicory’) is a nutrient-dense leafy vegetable.

This recipe is taken from https://www.nutritionadvance.com/