Mango vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and radishes:
- Both radishes and mango are high in Vitamin C.
- Mango has more thiamin and niacin.
- Radish has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than mango.
- Radish has 6.3 times less sugar than mango.
- Radish has 73% less calories than mango.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 73% less calories than mango - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and mango has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than mango - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mango comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radishes and mango contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 6.3 times less sugar than mango - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mango has 13.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and mango contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and mango has 0.82g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and mango are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mango has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and mango are high in Vitamin C. Mango has 146% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango has more Vitamin A than radish - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mango has more Vitamin E than radish - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mango has more thiamin and niacin. Both mango and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mango | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 127% more calcium than mango - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and mango contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and mango has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than mango - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 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,
| Mango | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mango and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mango | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mango and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mango | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or mango contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than mango - radish has 16 calories in 100g and mango has 60 calories.
Does radishes or mango have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than mango - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and mango has 15g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mango comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.