Cauliflower vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cauliflower and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cauliflower
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cauliflower and radishes:
- Both radishes and cauliflower are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cauliflower has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cauliflower is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Cauliflower has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cauliflower | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 79% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and cauliflower are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and cauliflower are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and cauliflower are high in Vitamin C. Cauliflower has 226% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cauliflower and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cauliflower has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cauliflower has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cauliflower and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Cauliflower | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.05 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.507 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.667 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calcium - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 28% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg 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, radish has more kaempferol than cauliflower per 100 grams, however, cauliflower contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Cauliflower | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.09 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.36 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.54 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 cauliflower and radishes contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cauliflower | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 10 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cauliflower per 100 grams.
| Cauliflower | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cauliflower and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cauliflower | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.017 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cauliflower or Radishes .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.
Does radishes or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and cauliflower are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or cauliflower contain more potassium?
Both radishes and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 30% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.