Pineapple vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and radishes:
- Both pineapple and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
- Pineapple has more thiamin.
- Radish has 4.3 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Radish has 68% less calories than pineapple.
- Radish has 74% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 68% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 74% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 4.3 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and radishes are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 223% more Vitamin C than radish - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin. Both pineapple and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 92% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 114% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pineapple and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pineapple | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pineapple or Radishes .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does pineapple or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.