Collard Greens vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Collard Greens and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
collard greens
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in collard greens and radishes:
- Both radishes and collard greens are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Collard Greens (Collards, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, collard greens is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Collard greens has a macronutrient ratio of 31:55:14 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Collard Greens | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 31% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 79% |
| Fat | 14% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 344% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and collard greens are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and collard greens are high in Vitamin C. Collard green has 139% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Collard green has more Vitamin E than radish - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 335 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both collard greens and radishes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Collard Greens | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.742 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.267 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 129 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 828% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and collard greens contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and collard greens are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium (9%) than collard green by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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,
| Collard Greens | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 8.74 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.57 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,
| Collard Greens | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2991 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 14 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4323 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Collard Greens | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.108 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, collard green has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Collard Greens | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.082 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Collard Greens (Collards, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is radishes or collard greens better for protein?
Collard green has 340% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does radishes or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does radishes or collard greens contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
Does radishes or collard greens contain more potassium?
Both radishes and collard greens are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium ( 10%) than collard green by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and collard green has 213mg of potassium.