Radishes vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radishes
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radishes and tomato:
- Both radishes and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Tomato has more thiamin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radishes is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 16:79:5 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radishes | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and tomato are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 33% more dietary fiber than tomato - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and tomato are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Radish has a little more Vitamin C (8%) than tomato by weight - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than radish - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than radish - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more thiamin. Both radishes and tomato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Radishes | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.039 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.254 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.165 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 150% more calcium than tomato - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and tomato are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.58 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,
| Radishes | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.08 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does radishes or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and tomato are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does radishes or tomato contain more potassium?
Both radishes and tomato are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.