Beets vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Beets and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beets
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beets and radishes:
- Both beets and radishes are high in potassium.
- Beet has more thiamin and folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Radish has 63% less calories than beet.
- Radish has 64% less carbohydrates than beet.
- Radish has 72% less sugar than beet.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beets (Beets, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 63% less calories than beet - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beets is similar to radishes for protein, carbs and fat. Beets has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beets | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 64% less carbohydrates than beet - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than radish - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 72% less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and radishes are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g 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 202% more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beets and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more thiamin and folate. Both beets and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beets | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.334 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 56% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 135% more iron than radish - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and radishes are high in potassium. Beet has 39% more potassium than radish - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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, beet has more luteolin than radish per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than beet per 100 grams.
| Beets | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.37 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.13 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 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, both beets and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Beets | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 20 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Beets | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beet has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Beets | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does beets or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 60% less calories than beet - beet has 43 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does beets or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 60% fewer carbohydrates than beet - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does beets or radishes contain more potassium?
Both beets and radishes are high in potassium. Beet has 40% more potassium than radish - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.