Apple vs. Radishes

Nutrition comparison of Apple and Radishes


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple versus radishes (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and radishes:

  • Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Radish has 4.5 times less sugar than apple.
  • Radish has 69% less calories than apple.
  • Radish has 75% less carbohydrates than apple.
  • Radish has more pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple and radishes is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Radish has 69% less calories than apple - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Radishes
Protein 2% 16%
Carbohydrates 95% 79%
Fat 3% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Radish has 75% less carbohydrates than apple - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Radish has 4.5 times less sugar than apple - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Radishes and apple contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both radishes and apple are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 222% more Vitamin C than apple - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apple and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Radishes and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Radish has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both apple and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Apple Radishes
Thiamin 0.017 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.026 MG 0.039 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.254 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.061 MG 0.165 MG
Vitamin B6 0.041 MG 0.071 MG
Folate 3 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Radish has 317% more calcium than apple - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Radishes and apple contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 118% more potassium than apple - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, radish has more kaempferol than apple per 100 grams, however, apple contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.

Apple Radishes
luteolin 0.12 mg ~
kaempferol 0.14 mg 0.86 mg
Quercetin 4.01 mg ~

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Apple Radishes
beta-carotene 27 UG 4 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 29 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.

Apple Radishes
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.031 G
Total 0.009 G 0.031 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Apple Radishes
linoleic acid 0.043 G 0.017 G
Total 0.043 G 0.017 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .

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FAQ

Does radishes or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Radish has 70% less calories than apple - radish has 16 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.

Does radishes or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 80% fewer carbohydrates than apple - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.

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