Brussels Sprouts vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and radishes:
- Both radishes and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Radish has 63% less calories than brussels sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 63% less calories than brussels sprout - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 26% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 79% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 138% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 397% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 474% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than radish - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than radish - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 135 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both brussels sprouts and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 312% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 67% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, both brussels sprouts and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 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,
| Brussels Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 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: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 60% less calories than brussels sprout - radish has 16 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does radishes or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both radishes and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 70% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.