Yogurt vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and radishes:
- Radish has 64.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Radish has 74% less calories than yogurt.
- Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, radish contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 74% less calories than yogurt - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 79% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radishes and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 410% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish has 64.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Radish has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 28 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than radish - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, radish contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both yogurt and radishes contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Yogurt | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 384% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 50% more potassium than yogurt - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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, both yogurt and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Yogurt | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both yogurt and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Yogurt | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yogurt has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than yogurt - radish has 16 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does radishes or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
Does radishes or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.