Pickles vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Pickles and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pickles
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pickles and radishes:
- Pickle has more thiamin, however, radish contains more folate.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pickles is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to radishes for protein. Pickles has a macronutrient ratio of 14:67:19 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pickles | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 19% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and radishes are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 60% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and radishes are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 543% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickle has more Vitamin A than radish - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pickle has more thiamin, however, radish contains more folate. Both pickles and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pickles | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.201 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 128% more calcium than radish - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Pickles | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 53 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 13 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pickle has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.052 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does pickles or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does pickles or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and radishes are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.