Nori vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Nori and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nori
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nori and radish sprouts:
- Both nori and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Nori has more riboflavin.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nori is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Nori has a macronutrient ratio of 67:33:0 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nori | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 28% |
| Fat | ~ | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nori has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nori and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nori has 52% more protein than radish sprout - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both nori and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Nori has 35% more Vitamin C than radish sprout - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 12 times more Vitamin A than radish sprout - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nori and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more riboflavin. Both nori and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Nori | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.098 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.446 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.47 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.521 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both nori and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Nori has 37% more calcium than radish sprout - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 109% more iron than radish sprout - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 314% more potassium than radish sprout - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Nori | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.722 G |
| EPA | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.081 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Nori | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.004 G | 0.41 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.41 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does nori or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Is nori or radish sprouts better for protein?
Nori has 50% more protein than radish sprout - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Does nori or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both nori and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Nori has 40% more calcium than radish sprout - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
Does nori or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than radish sprout - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.