Radish Sprouts vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Radish Sprouts and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radish sprouts
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radish sprouts and spinach:
- Both spinach and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Radish sprout has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, spinach contains more folate.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radish sprouts is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Radish sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 29:28:43 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radish Sprouts | Spinach | |
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| Protein | 29% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 28% | 49% |
| Fat | 43% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both spinach and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spinach and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Spinach and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both spinach and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Spinach is very similar to spinach for Vitamin C - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 22 times more Vitamin A than radish sprout - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, spinach contains more folate. Both radish sprouts and spinach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Radish Sprouts | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.102 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 2.853 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.733 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Spinach has 94% more calcium than radish sprout - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 215% more iron than radish sprout - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 549% more potassium than radish sprout - spinach has 558mg 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 spinach per 100 grams, however, spinach contains more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 21.85 mg | 6.38 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.74 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.35 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 3.97 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than spinach per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.722 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.722 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.41 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.41 G | 0.026 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 Radish Sprouts or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Is spinach or radish sprouts better for protein?
Spinach and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Does spinach or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both spinach and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both spinach and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Spinach has 90% more calcium than radish sprout - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
Does spinach or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 550% more potassium than radish sprout - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.