Broccoli vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and radish sprouts:
- Both radish sprouts and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
- Radish sprout has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 28% |
| Fat | 7% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radish sprouts and broccoli are low in saturated fat - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radish sprouts and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 209% more Vitamin C than radish sprout - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin. Both broccoli and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Broccoli | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both radish sprouts and broccoli are high in calcium. Radish sprout has a little more calcium (9%) than broccoli by weight - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 267% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, broccoli has more luteolin and quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 21.85 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radish sprouts or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does radish sprouts or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish sprouts and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does radish sprouts or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both radish sprouts and broccoli are high in calcium. Radish sprout has a little more calcium ( 10%) than broccoli by weight - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does radish sprouts or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.