Asparagus vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Asparagus and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
asparagus
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in asparagus and radish sprouts:
- Asparagus has 53% less calories than radish sprout.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Radish sprout has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Asparagus has 53% less calories than radish sprout - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, asparagus is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Asparagus has a macronutrient ratio of 34:61:5 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Asparagus | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 28% |
| Fat | 5% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both asparagus and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than asparagus - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprout has 73% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 416% more Vitamin C than asparagus - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Asparagus and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Asparagus has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both asparagus and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Asparagus | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.143 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.141 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.978 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.274 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 113% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 149% more iron than radish sprout - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Asparagus is a great source of potassium and it has 135% more potassium than radish sprout - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg 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, asparagus has more isorhamnetin and quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 5.7 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.39 mg | 21.85 mg |
| Quercetin | 13.98 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does asparagus or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Asparagus has 50% less calories than radish sprout - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Is asparagus or radish sprouts better for protein?
Radish sprout has 70% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Does asparagus or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both asparagus and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.