Kale vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Kale and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kale
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kale and radish sprouts:
- Both kale and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Kale has more riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kale (Kale, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - kale has 35 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kale is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Kale has a macronutrient ratio of 28:41:31 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kale | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 28% |
| Fat | 31% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kale and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - kale has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kale is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - kale has 4.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - kale has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - kale has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kale and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - kale has 0.18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kale and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Kale has 223% more Vitamin C than radish sprout - kale has 93.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than radish sprout - kale has 241ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kale has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - kale has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - kale has 389.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kale has more riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both kale and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kale | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.113 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.347 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.18 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.37 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kale and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Kale has 398% more calcium than radish sprout - kale has 254mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Kale has 86% more iron than radish sprout - kale has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Kale is an excellent source of potassium and it has 305% more potassium than radish sprout - kale has 348mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg 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,
| Kale | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 23.6 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 46.8 mg | 21.85 mg |
| Quercetin | 22.58 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kale and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kale | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.378 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.378 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kale and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kale | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.291 G | 0.41 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.294 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: Kale (Kale, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does kale or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - kale has 35 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Does kale or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kale and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - kale has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does kale or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both kale and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Kale has 400% more calcium than radish sprout - kale has 254mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
Does kale or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Kale is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than radish sprout - kale has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.