Broccoli vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and radishes:
- Both radishes and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 27:64:9 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 64% | 79% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 63% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 315% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and broccoli are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 503% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than radish - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than radish - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 77 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Broccoli | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 36% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Broccoli | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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,
| Broccoli | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both broccoli and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Broccoli | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.055 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Broccoli or Radishes .
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FAQ
Does radishes or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does radishes or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both radishes and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 40% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.