Kumquat vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and radishes:
- Both kumquat and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
- Kumquat has more thiamin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Radish has 3.4 times less calories than kumquat.
- Radish has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Radish has 4 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 3.4 times less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to radishes for carbs. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 79% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 306% more dietary fiber than radish - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 4 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and radishes are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 197% more Vitamin C than radish - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than radish - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more thiamin. Both kumquat and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 148% more calcium than radish - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 153% more iron than radish - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than radish per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 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,
| Kumquat | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 10 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kumquat and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kumquat | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.124 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 kumquat or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 3.4 times less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does kumquat or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or radishes contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than radish - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.