Almonds vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and radish sprouts:
- Both radish sprouts and almonds are high in calcium.
- Almond has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Radish sprout has 3.9 times less saturated fat than almond.
- Radish sprout has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and radish sprout has 93% less calories than almond - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:72 and for radish sprouts, 29:28:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 28% |
| Fat | 72% | 43% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprout has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than almond - radish sprout has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than almond - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 455% more protein than radish sprout - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish sprout has 3.9 times less saturated fat than almond - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and radish sprouts are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Radish sprout has more Vitamin A than almond - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more folate. Both almonds and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Almonds | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both radish sprouts and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 427% more calcium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 331% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 752% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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, almond has more isorhamnetin and quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 2.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.39 mg | 21.85 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.36 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and radish sprout has 90% less calories than almond - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does radish sprouts or almonds contain more calcium?
Both radish sprouts and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 430% more calcium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does radish sprouts or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 330% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does radish sprouts or almonds contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 750% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.