Cherries vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and radishes:
- Both radishes and cherries are high in potassium.
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Radish has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than cherry.
- Radish has 5.8 times less sugar than cherry.
- Radish has 75% less calories than cherry.
- Radish has more folate.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 75% less calories than cherry - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than cherry - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 31% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 5.8 times less sugar than cherry - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and cherries are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 111% more Vitamin C than cherry - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cherries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Radish has more folate. Both cherries and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 92% more calcium than cherry - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and cherries are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium (5%) than cherry by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherry per 100 grams, however, cherry contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 2.29 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,
| Cherries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does radishes or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 80% less calories than cherry - radish has 16 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does radishes or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than cherry - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or cherries contain more potassium?
Both radishes and cherries are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium ( 10%) than cherry by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.