Mushroom vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and radishes:
- Both radishes and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 44% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 79% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 60% more dietary fiber than mushroom - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 354% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and mushroom are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 605% more Vitamin C than mushroom - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radishes and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than radish - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and radishes contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mushroom | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 733% more calcium than mushroom - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 36% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.017 G |
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FAQ
Does radishes or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is radishes or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 350% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does radishes or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does radishes or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both radishes and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 40% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.