Radishes vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radishes
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radishes and scallion:
- Both radishes and scallion are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Scallion has more thiamin and folate.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radishes (Radishes, 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
Radishes and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radishes is similar to scallion for protein, carbs and fat. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 25:75:0 and for scallion, 22:78:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radishes | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 78% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 63% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and scallion are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Scallion has 27% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has more Vitamin A than radish - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than radish - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 158 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin and folate. Both radishes and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Radishes | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.039 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.254 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.165 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 188% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 335% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and scallion are high in potassium. Scallion has 18% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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, both radishes and scallion contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Radishes | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 10.68 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, scallion has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.017 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.
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FAQ
Does radishes or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does radishes or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does radishes or scallion contain more potassium?
Both radishes and scallion are high in potassium. Scallion has 20% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.