Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Radicchio?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
Caution
2–3×/week
The Tortoise Table
Occasional leafy variety.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3×/week
OmnivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Occasional leafy variety.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw radicchio
19mg
Calcium
40mg
Phosphorus
0.5:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
1.4g
Protein
1.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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