Radish Sprouts vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Radish Sprouts and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radish sprouts
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radish sprouts and scallion:
- Both scallion and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Radish sprout has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radish sprouts is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Radish sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 28:28:45 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radish Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 28% | 76% |
| Fat | 45% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than scallion - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprout has 108% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Radish sprout has 54% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 150% more Vitamin A than radish sprout - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both radish sprouts and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Radish Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.102 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 2.853 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.733 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Scallion has 41% more calcium than radish sprout - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 72% more iron than radish sprout - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 221% more potassium than radish sprout - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg 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 sprout has more kaempferol than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 21.85 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 10.68 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.722 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.722 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.41 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.41 G | 0.07 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does scallion or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Does scallion or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both scallion and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Scallion has 40% more calcium than radish sprout - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.