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Radicchio

Radicchio is a bitter, colorful leafy vegetable from the chicory family, low in calories and commonly used raw in salads or grilled to mellow its bite.

26
kcalper 100g
Carbs
4.96g
Protein
1.31g
Fat
0.14g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Leaves, trimmed
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible radicchio; source portion 100 g; no volume conversion
Energy (kcal)
26 kcal
Protein1
1.30875 g
Carbohydrates1
4.96125 g
Fat1
0.1431 g
Dietary fiber1
2.114 g
Sugars1
2.246 g
Saturated fat
0.06 g
Sodium1
8.076 mg
More nutrients26
Energy (kJ)
110.3 kJ
Trans fat2
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Calcium1
30.91 mg
Potassium1
334.6 mg
Magnesium1
12.95 mg
Iron1
0.4006 mg
Zinc1
0.1999 mg
Vitamin B1
0.016 mg
Vitamin B2
0.028 mg
Vitamin B3
0.255 mg
Vitamin B5
0.269 mg
Vitamin B6
0.057 mg
Vitamin B71
2.031 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
116.6 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C1
6.181 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin K3
12.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
1 µg
Retinol
0 µg
Beta-carotene
16 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
2.26 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)1
12.1 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source
  2. Definition or source pending review
  1. Additional data source[1]

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods, FDC 2747664

    2747664 (NDB 11952) · Foundation; FDC published 2025-12-18; K1 acquisition 2025

  2. 2

    USDA-FDC

    168564 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Radicchio is a leafy vegetable from the chicory family, recognized by its deep red leaves and white veins. It has a distinctly bitter, slightly spicy flavor that becomes milder when cooked. Radicchio is commonly eaten raw in salads, but it can also be grilled, roasted, or sautéed to soften its bitterness.

Nutritionally, radicchio is low in calories and provides dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of other vitamins and minerals. Its bold flavor and crisp texture make it a useful vegetable for adding variety and color to balanced meals.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Radicchio?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw edible radicchio. The existing 40 g shredded serving provides about 10 kcal, calculated from the backend value of 26 kcal per 100 g. Use weighed edible portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g26 kcal5 g1.3 g0.1 g
1 cup shredded40 g10.4 kcal2 g0.5 g0.1 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
26 kcal
Energy (kJ)
110.3 kJ
Protein1
1.30875 g
Carbohydrates1
4.96125 g
Fat1
0.1431 g
Dietary fiber1
2.114 g
Sugars1
2.246 g
Saturated fat
0.06 g
Trans fat2
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Sodium1
8.076 mg
Calcium1
30.91 mg
Potassium1
334.6 mg
Magnesium1
12.95 mg
Iron1
0.4006 mg
Zinc1
0.1999 mg
Vitamin B1
0.016 mg
Vitamin B2
0.028 mg
Vitamin B3
0.255 mg
Vitamin B5
0.269 mg
Vitamin B6
0.057 mg
Vitamin B71
2.031 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
116.6 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C1
6.181 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin K3
12.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
1 µg
Retinol
0 µg
Beta-carotene
16 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
2.26 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)1
12.1 µg

Questions and answers

Radicchio nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in radicchio?

This raw radicchio record provides 26 kcal per 100 g. The existing 40 g shredded serving provides about 10 kcal.

Is radicchio bitter?

Yes. Radicchio has a naturally bitter, slightly spicy flavor that mellows when it is grilled, roasted, or sautéed.

How do you eat radicchio?

Radicchio is most often eaten raw in salads, but it can also be grilled, roasted, or sautéed to soften its bitterness.

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