Cabbage vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and radishes:
- Both radishes and cabbage are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has more thiamin.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than radish.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is similar to radishes for protein, carbs and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and cabbage are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 147% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin. Both cabbage and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 60% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than cabbage - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 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,
| Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.017 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.
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does radishes or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.