Strawberries vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and radishes:
- Both strawberries and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:81:13 and for radishes, 25:75:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 75% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and radishes are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 297% more Vitamin C than radish - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both strawberries and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 56% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 52% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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 strawberries and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Strawberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 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, both strawberries and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Strawberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.017 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does strawberries or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.