Ginger vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and radishes:
- Both radishes and ginger are high in potassium.
- Ginger has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Radish has 80.2 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and radish has 95% less calories than ginger - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 79% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and radish has 95% less carbohydrates than ginger - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 781% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger 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 ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish has 80.2 times less saturated fat than ginger - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than ginger - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and radishes contain significant amounts of folate.
| Ginger | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 356% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 467% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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 ginger and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Ginger | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.706 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 ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and radish has 100% less calories than ginger - radish has 16 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does radishes or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and radish has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does radishes or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does radishes or ginger contain more potassium?
Both radishes and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 470% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.