Radicchio

Radicchio

Radicchio, or red-leafed Italian chicory, is most often used as a salad green.

The two most widely available varieties in the United States are Verona and Treviso. Radicchio di Verona has burgundy-red leaves with white ribs and grows in a small, loose head. Radicchio di Treviso has narrow and pointed leaves and forms tighter, more tapered heads with ribs ranging from white to dark red.

Radicchio is an excellent source of copper, a good source of folate, potassium and vitamin C, and also provides inflammation-fighting anthocyanins.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin K, Copper
*Good Source of: Vitamin C, Folate
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for radicchio heads that have crisp, full-colored leaves with no sign of browning. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-cup(s) RADICCHIO,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.84

Calories: 28

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.3 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.07 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.13 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	19 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	5.4 g	*
Sugars	0.72 g	*
Fiber	1.1 g	*
Protein	1.7 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	32.4 IU	1%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	2.7 IU	9%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	306.2 mg	383%
Folate	72 mcg	18%
Niacin	0.31 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	22.8 mg	2%
Copper	0.41 mg	20%
Iron	0.68 mg	4%
Magnesium	15.6 mg	4%
Manganese	0.17 mg	8%
Phosphorous	48 mg	5%
Potassium	362.4 mg	10%
Selenium	1.1 mcg	2%
Sodium	26.4 mg	1%
Zinc	0.74 mg	5%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	19.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	10598.4 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).