Green Bean vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Green Bean and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green bean
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green bean and radishes:
- Both radishes and green bean are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green bean is heavier in protein and similar to radishes for carbs and fat. Green bean has a macronutrient ratio of 20:76:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Bean | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 69% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and green bean are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and green bean are high in Vitamin C. Radish has 21% more Vitamin C than green bean - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has more Vitamin A than radish - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean has more Vitamin E than radish - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 32 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both green bean and radishes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Green Bean | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.104 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.225 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 33 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 48% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 203% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and green bean are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium (10%) than green bean by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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, both green bean and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Green Bean | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.13 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.13 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 2.73 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,
| Green Bean | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 379 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 69 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 640 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Green Bean | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both green bean and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Green Bean | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.044 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: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does radishes or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.
Does radishes or green bean contain more potassium?
Both radishes and green bean are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium ( 10%) than green bean by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.