Raspberries vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raspberries
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and radishes:
- Both raspberries and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
- Radish has 69% less calories than raspberry.
- Radish has 72% less carbohydrates than raspberry.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
- Raspberry has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 69% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to radishes for carbs. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:81:11 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raspberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 79% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 72% less carbohydrates than raspberry - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 306% more dietary fiber than radish - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Raspberries and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raspberries and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and radishes are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both raspberries and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Raspberry has 77% more Vitamin C than radish - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raspberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raspberry has more Vitamin E than radish - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Raspberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raspberry has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both raspberries and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Raspberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.032 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.598 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.329 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raspberries and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Raspberries and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 54% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg 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, radish has more kaempferol than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.06 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.05 mg | ~ |
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 raspberries and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Raspberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 136 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.126 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.126 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.249 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.249 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 Raspberries or Radishes .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raspberries or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does raspberries or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 70% fewer carbohydrates than raspberry - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.