Ginger Root vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Ginger Root and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger root
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger root and radishes:
- Both ginger root and radishes are high in potassium.
- Ginger root has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Radish has 4 times less calories than ginger root.
- Radish has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 4 times less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger root is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Ginger root has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger Root | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and radishes are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 196% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radishes and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both ginger root and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Ginger Root | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.203 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 56% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and radishes are high in potassium. Ginger root has 78% more potassium than radish - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ginger root and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ginger Root | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Ginger Root | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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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% | Vitamin B6 | 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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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 4 times less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does ginger root or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or radishes contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and radishes are high in potassium. Ginger root has 80% more potassium than radish - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.