Heart of Palm vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Heart Of Palm and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
heart of palm
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heart of palm and radishes:
- Both radishes and heart of palm are high in potassium.
- Heart of palm has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid.
- Radish has signficantly less carbohydrates than heart of palm.
- Radish has signficantly less sugar than heart of palm.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heart of Palm (Palm hearts, cooked (assume fat not added in cooking)) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heart of palm is high in calories and radish has 86% less calories than heart of palm - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and heart of palm has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heart of palm is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Heart of palm has a macronutrient ratio of 9:89:2 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heart of Palm | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has signficantly less carbohydrates than heart of palm - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and heart of palm has 25.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radishes and heart of palm contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heart of palm has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has signficantly less sugar than heart of palm - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and heart of palm has 17.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heart of palm has 294% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and heart of palm has 2.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and heart of palm are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heart of palm has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 118% more Vitamin C than heart of palm - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heart of palm has 6.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Heart of palm and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - heart of palm has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Heart of palm has more Vitamin E than radish - heart of palm has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and heart of palm contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heart of palm does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Heart of palm has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid. Both heart of palm and radishes contain significant amounts of folate.
| Heart of Palm | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.85 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.725 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radishes and heart of palm contain similar amounts of calcium - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and heart of palm has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Heart of palm has 394% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and heart of palm has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and heart of palm are high in potassium. Heart of palm has 670% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and heart of palm has 1795mg 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,
| Heart of Palm | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heart of palm per 100 grams.
| Heart of Palm | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heart of palm has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Heart of Palm | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.076 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: Heart of Palm (Palm hearts, cooked (assume fat not added in cooking)) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or heart of palm contain more calories in 100 grams?Heart of palm is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than heart of palm - radish has 16 calories in 100g and heart of palm has 114 calories.
Does radishes or heart of palm have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than heart of palm - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and heart of palm has 25.5g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or heart of palm contain more potassium?
Both radishes and heart of palm are high in potassium. Heart of palm has 670% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and heart of palm has 1795mg of potassium.