Bok Choy vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Bok Choy and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bok choy
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bok choy and radishes:
- Both radishes and bok choy are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Bok choy has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and bok choy contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and bok choy has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bok choy is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Bok choy has a macronutrient ratio of 39:53:8 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bok Choy | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 79% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and bok choy are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes and bok choy are both made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 60% more dietary fiber than bok choy - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bok choy has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and bok choy contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and bok choy contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and bok choy are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and bok choy are high in Vitamin C. Bok choy has 204% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bok choy has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - bok choy has 223ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bok choy and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bok choy has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bok choy has 34 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bok choy has 45.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bok choy has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bok choy and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Bok Choy | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.088 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 66 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bok choy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
iron
Bok choy has 135% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and bok choy are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg 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,
| Bok Choy | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.09 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 4.33 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 2.06 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,
| Bok Choy | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2681 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 40 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bok choy and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bok Choy | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bok choy and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bok Choy | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.042 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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FAQ
Does radishes or bok choy contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and bok choy contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and bok choy has 13 calories.
Is radishes or bok choy better for protein?
Radishes and bok choy contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Does radishes or bok choy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and bok choy are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes and bok choy are both made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does radishes or bok choy contain more calcium?
Bok choy is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
Does radishes or bok choy contain more potassium?
Both radishes and bok choy are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg of potassium.