Mint vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and radish sprouts:
- Both radish sprouts and mint are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Mint has more riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Radish sprout has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than mint.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish sprout has 39% less calories than mint - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for radish sprouts, 29:28:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 28% |
| Fat | 10% | 43% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprout has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than mint - radish sprout has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprouts and mint contain similar amounts of protein - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radish sprouts and mint are low in saturated fat - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radish sprouts and mint are high in Vitamin C. Mint has a little more Vitamin C (10%) than radish sprout by weight - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 960% more Vitamin A than radish sprout - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mint and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Mint | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both radish sprouts and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 376% more calcium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 491% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 562% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg 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, mint has more apigenin and luteolin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 5.39 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 12.66 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 21.85 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mint and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mint | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish sprout has 40% less calories than mint - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does radish sprouts or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish sprout has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than mint - radish sprout has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does radish sprouts or mint contain more calcium?
Both radish sprouts and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 380% more calcium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does radish sprouts or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 490% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does radish sprouts or mint contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 560% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.