Carrot Juice vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and radishes:
- Both radishes and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, radish contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Radish has 60% less calories than carrot juice.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 60% less calories than carrot juice - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has 100% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 74% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice has more Vitamin E than radish - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, radish contains more folate. Both carrot juice and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calcium - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 25% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Carrot Juice | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.061 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 60% less calories than carrot juice - radish has 16 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does radishes or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both radishes and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 30% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.