Chicken vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and radish sprouts:
- Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, radish sprout contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Radish sprout has 75% less saturated fat than chicken.
- Radish sprout has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and radish sprout has 77% less calories than chicken - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for radish sprouts, 29:28:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 28% |
| Fat | 51% | 43% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radish sprouts and chicken are low in carbohydrates - radish sprout has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 511% more protein than radish sprout - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish sprout has 75% less saturated fat than chicken - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and radish sprouts are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Radish sprout has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol 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 chicken - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Radish sprout has more Vitamin A than chicken - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, radish sprout contains more folate. Both chicken and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chicken | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 95 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 538% more calcium than chicken - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Radish sprouts and chicken contain similar amounts of iron - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 687% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dha and dpa than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.722 G |
| DHA | 0.031 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.016 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.155 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.02 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 1.838 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and radish sprout has 80% less calories than chicken - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is radish sprouts or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 510% more protein than radish sprout - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does radish sprouts or chicken contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 690% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.