Iceberg Lettuce vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Iceberg Lettuce and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
iceberg lettuce
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in iceberg lettuce and radishes:
- Iceberg lettuce has more thiamin.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, iceberg lettuce is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Iceberg lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 21:72:8 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Iceberg Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 79% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both iceberg lettuce and radishes are low in carbohydrates - iceberg lettuce has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in iceberg lettuce are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 33% more dietary fiber than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both iceberg lettuce and radishes are low in saturated fat - iceberg lettuce has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 429% more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin A than radish - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has 17 times more Vitamin K than radish - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Iceberg lettuce has more thiamin. Both iceberg lettuce and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Iceberg Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.123 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.091 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 65% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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 iceberg lettuce per 100 grams, however, iceberg lettuce contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Iceberg Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.13 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.15 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.42 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,
| Iceberg Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 299 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 277 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both iceberg lettuce and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Iceberg Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.052 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both iceberg lettuce and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Iceberg Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.021 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.021 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: Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does iceberg lettuce or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Iceberg lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does iceberg lettuce or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both iceberg lettuce and radishes are low in carbohydrates - iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in iceberg lettuce are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.