Feta Cheese vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and radishes:
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than feta cheese.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and radish has 94% less calories than feta cheese - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 21% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 79% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and feta cheese are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than feta cheese - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than radish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and radish has 100% less saturated fat than feta cheese - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Radish has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than feta cheese - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than radish - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and radishes contain significant amounts of folate.
| Feta Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and feta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 276% more potassium than feta cheese - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg 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 feta cheese and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Feta Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, feta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.326 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than feta cheese - radish has 16 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does radishes or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and feta cheese are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.