Asparagus vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Asparagus and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
asparagus
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in asparagus and radishes:
- Both asparagus and radishes are high in potassium.
- Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Asparagus and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, asparagus is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Asparagus has a macronutrient ratio of 34:61:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Asparagus | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both asparagus and radishes are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in asparagus are made of 53% dietary fiber and 47% sugar, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 31% more dietary fiber than radish - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Asparagus and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and radishes are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 164% more Vitamin C than asparagus - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Asparagus has more Vitamin A than radish - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Asparagus has more Vitamin E than radish - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has 31 times more Vitamin K than radish - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both asparagus and radishes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Asparagus | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.143 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.141 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.978 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.274 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Asparagus and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 529% more iron than radish - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both asparagus and radishes are high in potassium. Asparagus is very similar to asparagus for potassium - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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, both asparagus and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Asparagus | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 5.7 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.39 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 13.98 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,
| Asparagus | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 710 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both asparagus and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Asparagus | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.017 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.
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FAQ
Does asparagus or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Asparagus and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Is asparagus or radishes better for protein?
Asparagus and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Does asparagus or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both asparagus and radishes are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in asparagus are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does asparagus or radishes contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and radishes are high in potassium. Asparagus is very similar to asparagus for potassium - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.