Pine Nut vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Pine Nut and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pine nut
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pine nut and radishes:
- Both radishes and pine nut are high in potassium.
- Pine nut has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Pine nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Radish has 74% less carbohydrates than pine nut.
- Radish has signficantly less saturated fat than pine nut.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pine nut is high in calories and radish has 98% less calories than pine nut - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and pine nut has 673 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pine nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Pine nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pine Nut | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 79% |
| Fat | 85% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 74% less carbohydrates than pine nut - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pine nut has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pine nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 131% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pine nut has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and pine nut contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pine nut has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pine nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and pine nut has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish has signficantly less saturated fat than pine nut - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pine nut has 4.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than pine nut - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pine nut has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pine nut and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pine nut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than radish - pine nut has 9.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pine nut has 40 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pine nut has 53.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pine nut has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both pine nut and radishes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pine Nut | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.364 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.227 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 4.387 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.313 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 56% more calcium than pine nut - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and pine nut has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Pine nut is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and pine nut has 5.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and pine nut are high in potassium. Pine nut has 156% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and pine nut has 597mg 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 pine nut and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pine Nut | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 17 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pine nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.164 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.164 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pine nut has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.052 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 33.15 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 33.202 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 pine nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Pine nut is high in calories and radish has 100% less calories than pine nut - radish has 16 calories in 100g and pine nut has 673 calories.
Does radishes or pine nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pine nut - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and pine nut has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or pine nut contain more iron?
Pine nut is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and pine nut has 5.5mg of iron.
Does radishes or pine nut contain more potassium?
Both radishes and pine nut are high in potassium. Pine nut has 160% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and pine nut has 597mg of potassium.