Radishes vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radishes
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radishes and zucchini:
- Both radishes and zucchini are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Zucchini has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radishes is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 16:79:5 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radishes | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 62% |
| Fat | 5% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and zucchini are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in zucchini comprise of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 60% more dietary fiber than zucchini - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and zucchini are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and zucchini are high in Vitamin C. Zucchini has 21% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Zucchini has more Vitamin A than radish - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both radishes and zucchini contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Radishes | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.039 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.254 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.165 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 56% more calcium than zucchini - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and zucchini are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg 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, radish has more kaempferol than zucchini per 100 grams, however, zucchini contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.66 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,
| Radishes | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 120 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both radishes and zucchini contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Radishes | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both radishes and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Radishes | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.031 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does radishes or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.
Does radishes or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and zucchini are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in zucchini comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does radishes or zucchini contain more potassium?
Both radishes and zucchini are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg of potassium.