Tangerine vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and radishes:
- Both tangerine and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
- Radish has 4.6 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Radish has 70% less calories than tangerine.
- Radish has 75% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
- Tangerine has more thiamin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 70% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:4 and for radishes, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 75% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 4.6 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and radishes are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 80% more Vitamin C than radish - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has more Vitamin A than radish - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin. Both tangerine and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tangerine | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 48% more calcium than radish - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 40% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Tangerine | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tangerine and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tangerine | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both tangerine and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Tangerine | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.048 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does tangerine or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 80% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.