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Raddiccio, raw

Radicchio is a leafy vegetable in the chicory family. The figures here describe it raw, with the outer leaves removed. It consists mainly of water and provides small amounts of carbohydrate and protein, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 93g of water, 1.7g of carbohydrate, 320mg of potassium and 5mg of vitamin C.

Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function, while vitamin C supports collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Raw radicchio contains little fat or salt, although dressings and other additions can change these amounts. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

14 kcal

Energy

58 kJ

Fat

0.2g

Carbohydrate

1.7g

of which sugars

1.7g

Protein

1.4g

Salt

0.02g

Water

93g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

Trace

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

5mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.09mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.15mg

Niacin (B3)

0.3mg

Vitamin B6

0.08mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

15µg

Calcium

22mg

Iron

0.3mg

Magnesium

9mg

Phosphorus

38mg

Potassium

320mg

Sodium

7mg

Zinc

0.2mg

Copper

0.04mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (3 samples. Outer leaves removed). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published