Almonds vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and radishes:
- Both radishes and almonds are high in potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Radish has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Radish has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and radish has 97% less calories than almond - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to radishes for protein. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 79% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than almond - radish has 3.4g 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 681% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and radishes are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almonds and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than radish - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both almonds and radishes contain significant amounts of folate.
| Almonds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 976% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 991% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 215% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg 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 per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 2.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.39 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.36 mg | ~ |
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, both almonds and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Almonds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.017 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and radish has 100% less calories than almond - radish has 16 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does radishes or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 5.3 times fewer carbohydrates than almond - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 980% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does radishes or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 990% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does radishes or almonds contain more potassium?
Both radishes and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 220% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.