Coconut Water vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut water
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and radishes:
- Coconut water has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut water.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:95:0 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Water | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and coconut water are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in coconut water comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut water - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and coconut water are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 49% more Vitamin C than coconut water - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coconut water has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Water | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 257% more calcium than coconut water - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 41% more potassium than coconut water - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.
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: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Does radishes or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and coconut water are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in coconut water comprise of 100% sugar.