Hemp Seeds vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and radishes:
- Both radishes and hemp seeds are high in potassium.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Radish has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and radish has 97% less calories than hemp seed - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 79% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed 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 hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 45 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 28 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seed has more Vitamin E than radish - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid.
| Hemp Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 415% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg 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, both hemp seeds and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Hemp Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 28.799 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and radish has 100% less calories than hemp seed - radish has 16 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.
Does radishes or hemp seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
Does radishes or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
Does radishes or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Both radishes and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 420% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.