Butterhead Lettuce vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and radishes:
- Both butterhead lettuce and radishes are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin and folate.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 79% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and radishes are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 45% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and radishes are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g 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 300% more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 77 times more Vitamin K than radish - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin and folate. Both butterhead lettuce and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 40% more calcium than radish - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 265% more iron than radish - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and radishes are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to radish for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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, radish has more kaempferol than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams, however, butterhead lettuce contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 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,
| Butterhead Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.034 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or radishes better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and radishes are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does butterhead lettuce or radishes contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and radishes are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to radish for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.