Arugula vs. Radishes

Nutrition comparison of Arugula and Radishes


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of arugula versus radishes (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in arugula and radishes:

  • Both radishes and arugula are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Arugula has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
  • Arugula is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of arugula and radishes is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Radishes and arugula contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and arugula has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, arugula is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 33:47:20 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Arugula Radishes
Protein 33% 16%
Carbohydrates 47% 79%
Fat 20% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both radishes and arugula are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in arugula comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Radishes and arugula contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Radishes and arugula contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and arugula has 2.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Arugula has 279% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.

Fat

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Both radishes and arugula are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both radishes and arugula are high in Vitamin C. Radish is very similar to radish for Vitamin C - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Arugula has more Vitamin E than radish - arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 82 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Arugula has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both arugula and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Arugula Radishes
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.086 MG 0.039 MG
Niacin 0.305 MG 0.254 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.437 MG 0.165 MG
Vitamin B6 0.073 MG 0.071 MG
Folate 97 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Arugula is an excellent source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.

iron

Arugula has 329% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and arugula has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both radishes and arugula are high in potassium. Arugula has 58% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and arugula has 369mg 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,

Arugula Radishes
isorhamnetin 4.3 mg ~
kaempferol 34.89 mg 0.86 mg
Quercetin 7.92 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,

Arugula Radishes
beta-carotene 1424 UG 4 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 3555 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, arugula has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.

Arugula Radishes
alpha linoleic acid 0.17 G 0.031 G
Total 0.17 G 0.031 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, arugula has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.

Arugula Radishes
linoleic acid 0.13 G 0.017 G
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
Total 0.132 G 0.017 G



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .

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FAQ

Does radishes or arugula contain more calories in 100 grams?
Radishes and arugula contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and arugula has 25 calories.

Is radishes or arugula better for protein?
Arugula has 280% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.

Does radishes or arugula have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and arugula are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in arugula comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.

Does radishes or arugula contain more calcium?
Arugula is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.

Does radishes or arugula contain more potassium?
Both radishes and arugula are high in potassium. Arugula has 60% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.

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