Ketchup vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Ketchup and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ketchup
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ketchup and radishes:
- Both ketchup and radishes are high in potassium.
- Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Radish has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ketchup (Catsup) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and radish has 84% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ketchup is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Ketchup has a macronutrient ratio of 4:96:1 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ketchup | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 79% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has 433% more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and radish has 91% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and radishes are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g 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 261% more Vitamin C than ketchup - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has more Vitamin A than radish - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup has more Vitamin E than radish - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both ketchup and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Ketchup | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.166 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 1.434 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.047 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 67% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and radishes are high in potassium. Ketchup has 21% more potassium than radish - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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, radish has more kaempferol than ketchup per 100 grams, however, ketchup contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Ketchup | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.86 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,
| Ketchup | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 316 UG | 4 UG |
| lycopene | 12062 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 161 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Ketchup | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ketchup and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ketchup | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.039 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.039 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Ketchup or Radishes .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and radish has 80% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does ketchup or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or radishes contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and radishes are high in potassium. Ketchup has 20% more potassium than radish - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.