How many calories are in one radish?

Radishes have 1 calories per radish or 11 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and protein.

How much protein is in one radish?

A single radish contains 0.1 grams of protein. Radishes are relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in radishes?

Radishes are an excellent source of a few nutrients, including potassium.

Does radishes contain antioxidants?

Radishes contain a couple of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically flavonoid kaempferol.

What's similar to radishes in cooking?

Cucumber, butterhead lettuce, jicama, romaine lettuce and watercress are similar to, or commonly paired with radishes in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Radishes

A common vegetable, radishes is a good source of Vitamin C and potassium. It also has significant amounts of dietary fiber and calcium. One radish contains about 1 calories.

Several foods are similar nutritionally to radishes, including honeydew and zucchini. Other similar foods include jicama, lime and watermelon.

We compared the key nutrients in radishes (Vitamin C and potassium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Honeydew, Tangerine, Currants, Mango, Kumquat, Lime, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Plums, Orange, Strawberries, Lemon, Papaya

plants and vegetables: Zucchini, Cauliflower, Cherry Tomato, Tomato, Pea Shoots, Jicama, Onion

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to radishes are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to radishes. Honeydew, tangerine, currants, mango and kumquat are all high in Vitamin C and or potassium.

Honeydew

Similarity: > 95%

Honeydew is also high in Vitamin C and potassium.

For 100 grams of radishes and honeydew:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Honeydew (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	18
233	potassium (MG)	228

However, radishes does contain more dietary fiber and calcium than honeydew by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	36
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	0.8
1.9	sugar (G)	8.1
0.68	protein (G)	0.54
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.04
15	Vitamin C (MG)	18
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
25	calcium (MG)	6
0.34	iron (MG)	0.17
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.01
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.16
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
25	folate (UG)	19

0.956 | 0.956 | 0.8 Complete Comparison:
Honeydew vs. Radishes

Tangerine

Similarity: > 90%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more Vitamin A and calcium than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and tangerine:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	27
233	potassium (MG)	166

However, radishes does contain more potassium than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	53
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
1.9	sugar (G)	11
0.68	protein (G)	0.81
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.04
15	Vitamin C (MG)	27
0	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
25	calcium (MG)	37
0.34	iron (MG)	0.15
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
25	folate (UG)	16

0.924 | 0.924 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Radishes

Currants

Similarity: > 90%

Currants are also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, currants contains more dietary fiber and iron than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and currants:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Currants (7/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	41
233	potassium (MG)	275

However, radishes

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	56
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	4.3
1.9	sugar (G)	7.4
0.68	protein (G)	1.4
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	41
0	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.1
25	calcium (MG)	33
0.34	iron (MG)	1
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
25	folate (UG)	8

0.918 | 0.918 | 1.6 Complete Comparison:
Currants vs. Radishes

Mango

Similarity: > 90%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, mango contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin E than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and mango:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Mango (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	36
233	potassium (MG)	168

However, radishes does contain more calcium and potassium than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	60
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
1.9	sugar (G)	14
0.68	protein (G)	0.82
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.09
15	Vitamin C (MG)	36
0	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
25	calcium (MG)	11
0.34	iron (MG)	0.16
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
25	folate (UG)	43

0.906 | 0.906 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Radishes

Kumquat

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than radishes, kumquat is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, kumquat contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and calcium than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and kumquat:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Kumquat (5 fruits)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	44
233	potassium (MG)	186

However, radishes does contain more potassium than kumquat by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	71
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
1.9	sugar (G)	9.4
0.68	protein (G)	1.9
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.1
15	Vitamin C (MG)	44
0	Vitamin A (UG)	15
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
25	calcium (MG)	62
0.34	iron (MG)	0.86
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
25	folate (UG)	17

0.904 | 0.904 | 1.66 Complete Comparison:
Kumquat vs. Radishes

Lime

Similarity: 89%

Lime is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, lime contains more dietary fiber than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and lime:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Lime (1.5 fruit)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	29
233	potassium (MG)	102

However, radishes does contain more potassium than lime by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	30
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
1.9	sugar (G)	1.7
0.68	protein (G)	0.7
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	29
0	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.22
25	calcium (MG)	33
0.34	iron (MG)	0.6
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
25	folate (UG)	8

0.892 | 0.892 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Lime vs. Radishes

Watermelon

Similarity: 89%

Watermelon contains nutrients similar to radishes, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, watermelon contains more Vitamin A than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and watermelon:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Watermelon (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	8.1
233	potassium (MG)	112

However, radishes does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium than watermelon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	30
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	0.4
1.9	sugar (G)	6.2
0.68	protein (G)	0.61
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	8.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	28
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
25	calcium (MG)	7
0.34	iron (MG)	0.24
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.18
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
25	folate (UG)	3

0.89 | 0.89 | 0.53 Complete Comparison:
Watermelon vs. Radishes

Grapefruit

Similarity: 88%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, grapefruit contains more dietary fiber and Vitamin A than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and grapefruit:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	31
233	potassium (MG)	135

However, radishes does contain more potassium than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	42
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
1.9	sugar (G)	6.9
0.68	protein (G)	0.77
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	31
0	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
25	calcium (MG)	22
0.34	iron (MG)	0.08
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
25	folate (UG)	13

0.882 | 0.882 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Radishes

Plums

Similarity: 88%

Plums contain nutrients similar to radishes, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, plums contains more Vitamin A than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and plums:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Plums (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	9.5
233	potassium (MG)	157

However, radishes does contain more Vitamin C, calcium and potassium than plums by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	46
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
1.9	sugar (G)	9.9
0.68	protein (G)	0.7
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	9.5
0	Vitamin A (UG)	17
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.26
25	calcium (MG)	6
0.34	iron (MG)	0.17
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.14
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
25	folate (UG)	5

0.881 | 0.881 | 0.69 Complete Comparison:
Plums vs. Radishes

Orange

Similarity: 88%

Orange is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and calcium than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and orange:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Orange (1/2 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	45
233	potassium (MG)	169

However, radishes does contain more potassium than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	46
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
1.9	sugar (G)	9.1
0.68	protein (G)	0.7
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
15	Vitamin C (MG)	45
0	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
25	calcium (MG)	43
0.34	iron (MG)	0.09
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
25	folate (UG)	17

0.879 | 0.879 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Radishes

Strawberries

Similarity: 86%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of radishes and strawberries:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	59
233	potassium (MG)	153

However, radishes does contain more calcium and potassium than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	32
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	2
1.9	sugar (G)	4.9
0.68	protein (G)	0.67
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	59
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
25	calcium (MG)	16
0.34	iron (MG)	0.41
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
25	folate (UG)	24

0.862 | 0.862 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Radishes

Lemon

Similarity: 86%

Lemon is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, lemon contains more dietary fiber than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and lemon:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	53
233	potassium (MG)	138

However, radishes does contain more potassium than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	29
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
1.9	sugar (G)	2.5
0.68	protein (G)	1.1
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.04
15	Vitamin C (MG)	53
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
25	calcium (MG)	26
0.34	iron (MG)	0.6
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
25	folate (UG)	11

0.861 | 0.861 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Radishes

Papaya

Similarity: 86%

Papaya is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, papaya contains more Vitamin A than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and papaya:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Papaya (3/4 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	61
233	potassium (MG)	182

However, radishes does contain more potassium than papaya by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	43
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
1.9	sugar (G)	7.8
0.68	protein (G)	0.47
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.08
15	Vitamin C (MG)	61
0	Vitamin A (UG)	47
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.3
25	calcium (MG)	20
0.34	iron (MG)	0.25
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.36
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
25	folate (UG)	37

0.859 | 0.859 | 1.54 Complete Comparison:
Papaya vs. Radishes

plants and vegetables

Several plants and vegetables offer similar nutrients to radishes including zucchini, cauliflower, cherry tomato, tomato and pea shoots.

Zucchini

Similarity: > 95%

Zucchini is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, zucchini contains more Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and zucchini:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Zucchini (3/4 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	18
233	potassium (MG)	261

However, radishes does contain more dietary fiber and calcium than zucchini by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	17
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1
1.9	sugar (G)	2.5
0.68	protein (G)	1.2
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.08
15	Vitamin C (MG)	18
0	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.12
25	calcium (MG)	16
0.34	iron (MG)	0.37
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.45
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.16
25	folate (UG)	24

0.947 | 0.947 | 1.19 Complete Comparison:
Zucchini vs. Radishes

Cauliflower

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than radishes, cauliflower is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, cauliflower contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and cauliflower:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Cauliflower (7/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	48
233	potassium (MG)	299

However, radishes

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	25
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	2
1.9	sugar (G)	1.9
0.68	protein (G)	1.9
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.13
15	Vitamin C (MG)	48
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.08
25	calcium (MG)	22
0.34	iron (MG)	0.42
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.51
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.67
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
25	folate (UG)	57

0.931 | 0.931 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Cauliflower vs. Radishes

Cherry Tomato

Similarity: > 90%

Cherry tomato is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, cherry tomato contains more Vitamin A than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and cherry tomato:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Cherry Tomato (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	16
233	potassium (MG)	212

However, radishes does contain more dietary fiber and calcium than cherry tomato by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	16
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	0.9
1.9	sugar (G)	0
0.68	protein (G)	1.2
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
15	Vitamin C (MG)	16
0	Vitamin A (UG)	75
25	calcium (MG)	5
0.34	iron (MG)	0.47
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.59
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
25	folate (UG)	29

0.905 | 0.905 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Cherry Tomato vs. Radishes

Tomato

Similarity: > 90%

Tomato is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, tomato contains more Vitamin A and Vitamin E than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and tomato:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Tomato (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	14
233	potassium (MG)	237

However, radishes does contain more dietary fiber and calcium than tomato by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	18
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.2
1.9	sugar (G)	2.6
0.68	protein (G)	0.88
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
15	Vitamin C (MG)	14
0	Vitamin A (UG)	42
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.54
25	calcium (MG)	10
0.34	iron (MG)	0.27
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.59
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.09
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
25	folate (UG)	15

0.902 | 0.902 | 0.95 Complete Comparison:
Tomato vs. Radishes

Pea Shoots

Similarity: > 90%

Pea shoots are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, pea shoots contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, iron and thiamin than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and pea shoots:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Pea Shoots (1 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	25
233	potassium (MG)	160

However, radishes does contain more potassium and pantothenic acid than pea shoots by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	35
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
1.9	sugar (G)	3.5
0.68	protein (G)	2.4
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0
15	Vitamin C (MG)	25
0	Vitamin A (UG)	12
25	calcium (MG)	24
0.34	iron (MG)	1.3
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.25	niacin (MG)	1
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
25	folate (UG)	62

0.902 | 0.902 | 1.22 Complete Comparison:
Pea Shoots vs. Radishes

Jicama

Similarity: > 90%

Jicama is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, jicama contains more dietary fiber and Vitamin E than radishes.

For 100 grams of radishes and jicama:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Jicama (7/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	20
233	potassium (MG)	150

However, radishes does contain more calcium and potassium than jicama by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	38
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	4.9
1.9	sugar (G)	1.8
0.68	protein (G)	0.72
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
15	Vitamin C (MG)	20
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.46
25	calcium (MG)	12
0.34	iron (MG)	0.6
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.14
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
25	folate (UG)	12

0.897 | 0.897 | 0.96 Complete Comparison:
Jicama vs. Radishes

Onion

Similarity: 88%

Onion contains nutrients similar to radishes, but in smaller amounts overall.

For 100 grams of radishes and onion:

Radishes (7/8 cup)		Onion (5/8 cup)
15	Vitamin C (MG)	7.4
233	potassium (MG)	146

However, radishes does contain more Vitamin C and potassium than onion by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

16	calories (KCAL)	40
1.6	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
1.9	sugar (G)	4.2
0.68	protein (G)	1.1
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.04
15	Vitamin C (MG)	7.4
0	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
25	calcium (MG)	23
0.34	iron (MG)	0.21
0.01	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.25	niacin (MG)	0.12
0.17	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.12
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
25	folate (UG)	19

0.877 | 0.877 | 0.77 Complete Comparison:
Onion vs. Radishes

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