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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of asparagus 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: Asparagus (Asparagus, 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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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 35:62:4 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Asparagus Radishes
Protein 35% 16%
Carbohydrates 62% 79%
Fat 4% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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

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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.