Eggplant vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and radishes:
- Both eggplant and radishes are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has more thiamin and niacin.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is similar to radishes for protein, carbs and fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant and radishes are both made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 88% more dietary fiber than radish - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and radishes are low in saturated fat - eggplant 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 573% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more thiamin and niacin. Both eggplant and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 178% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and radishes are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, both eggplant and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Eggplant | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 eggplant or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does eggplant or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant and radishes are both made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does eggplant or radishes contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and radishes are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.