Baby Carrots vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and radishes:
- Both baby carrots and radishes are high in potassium.
- Baby carrot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for radishes, 25:75:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 75% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 81% more dietary fiber than radish - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and radishes are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 469% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both baby carrots and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 162% more iron than radish - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and radishes are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to radish for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Baby Carrots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does baby carrots or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or radishes contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and radishes are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to radish for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.