Lentils vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and radishes:
- Both radishes and lentils are high in potassium.
- Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Radish has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and radish has 86% less calories than lentil - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than lentil - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 394% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil 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 lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and lentils are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 887% more Vitamin C than lentil - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lentils and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lentils and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Lentils | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radishes and lentils contain similar amounts of calcium - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 879% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 58% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentils and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lentils | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lentils and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lentils | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.137 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 lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than lentil - radish has 16 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does radishes or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 4.9 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 880% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does radishes or lentils contain more potassium?
Both radishes and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 60% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.