Radishes vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radishes
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radishes and yellow corn:
- Both radishes and yellow corn are high in potassium.
- Radish has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Radish has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radishes is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for carbs. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 16:79:5 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radishes | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 76% |
| Fat | 5% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 401% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 169% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than radish - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both radishes and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Radishes | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.039 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.254 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.165 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 733% more calcium than yellow corn - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and yellow corn are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium (7%) than yellow corn by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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,
| Radishes | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both radishes and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Radishes | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.586 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 Radishes or Yellow Corn .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - radish has 16 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does radishes or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 5.1 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both radishes and yellow corn are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium ( 10%) than yellow corn by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.