Edamame vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Edamame and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
edamame
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in edamame and radishes:
- Both edamame and radishes are high in potassium.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and radish has 87% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, edamame is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Edamame has a macronutrient ratio of 37:27:36 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Edamame | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27% | 79% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in edamame are made of 58% dietary fiber, 25% sugar and 17% starch, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 225% more dietary fiber than radish - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than radish - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and radishes are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and radishes are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 143% more Vitamin C than edamame - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than radish - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame has more Vitamin E than radish - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Edamame has 19 times more Vitamin K than radish - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both edamame and radishes contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Edamame | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.155 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.915 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 311 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 152% more calcium than radish - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 568% more iron than radish - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and radishes are high in potassium. Edamame has 87% more potassium than radish - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Edamame | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 175 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1619 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.358 G | 0.031 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.361 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.792 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 1.794 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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FAQ
Does edamame or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Is edamame or radishes better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than radish - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Does edamame or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in edamame are made of 60% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does edamame or radishes contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than radish - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
Does edamame or radishes contain more potassium?
Both edamame and radishes are high in potassium. Edamame has 90% more potassium than radish - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.