Sunflower Seeds vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Sunflower Seeds and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sunflower seeds
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sunflower seeds and radishes:
- Both radishes and sunflower seeds are high in potassium.
- Radish has 5 times less carbohydrates than sunflower seed.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium.
- Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sunflower seed is high in calories and radish has 97% less calories than sunflower seed - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 619 calories.
| Sunflower Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | 79% |
| Fat | 77% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 5 times less carbohydrates than sunflower seed - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 619% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sunflower seed has less sugar than radish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and radish has 99% less saturated fat than sunflower seed - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 957% more Vitamin C than sunflower seed - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radishes and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - radish has 2.1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sunflower Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.325 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 4.198 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 7.056 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.805 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 238 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium and it has 128% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and sunflower seeds are high in potassium. Sunflower seed has 111% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Sunflower Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Sunflower Seeds | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 37.39 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 37.39 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: Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or sunflower seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sunflower seed is high in calories and radish has 100% less calories than sunflower seed - radish has 16 calories in 100g and sunflower seed has 619 calories.
Does radishes or sunflower seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 5 times fewer carbohydrates than sunflower seed - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or sunflower seeds contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron.
Does radishes or sunflower seeds contain more potassium?
Both radishes and sunflower seeds are high in potassium. Sunflower seed has 110% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium.