Kidney Beans vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and radishes:
- Both radishes and kidney beans are high in potassium.
- Kidney bean has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and protein.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Radish has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than kidney bean.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and radish has 87% less calories than kidney bean - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than kidney bean - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 275% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kidney bean has less sugar than radish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 73 times more Vitamin C than kidney bean - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radishes and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kidney bean has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both kidney beans and radishes contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kidney Beans | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 132% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Kidney bean has 341% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and kidney beans are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kidney bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.217 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: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than kidney bean - radish has 16 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does radishes or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 5.1 times fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both radishes and kidney beans are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.