Napa Cabbage vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Napa Cabbage and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
napa cabbage
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in napa cabbage and radishes:
- Radish has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than napa cabbage.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, napa cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Napa cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 30:59:11 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Napa Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 79% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both napa cabbage and radishes are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than radish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Napa cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 363% more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Napa cabbage has more Vitamin A than radish - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both napa cabbage and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Napa Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.466 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Napa cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Napa cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 168% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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,
| Napa Cabbage | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 133 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 49 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
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: Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does napa cabbage or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both napa cabbage and radishes are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.