Whole Wheat Flour vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and radishes:
- Both whole wheat flour and radishes are high in potassium.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and radish has 95% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and radish has 95% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 719% more dietary fiber than radish - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than radish - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and radishes are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Radishes and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour has more Vitamin E than radish - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat flour and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both whole wheat flour and radishes contain significant amounts of folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat flour and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 991% more iron than radish - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and radishes are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 69% more potassium than radish - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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 whole wheat flour and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 10 UG |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does whole wheat flour or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and radish has 100% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and radish has 100% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or radishes contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 990% more iron than radish - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or radishes contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and radishes are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 70% more potassium than radish - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.