Chickpeas vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and radishes:
- Both radishes and chickpeas are high in potassium.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chickpea is a great source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Radish has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than chickpea - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 79% |
| Fat | 14% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 375% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chickpeas and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chickpeas and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chickpeas and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Chickpeas | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chickpea is a great source of calcium and it has 96% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 750% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and chickpeas are high in potassium. Chickpea has 25% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg 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, both chickpeas and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chickpeas | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chickpeas and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chickpeas | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 1.113 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 chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than chickpea - radish has 16 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does radishes or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both radishes and chickpeas are high in potassium. Chickpea has 30% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.