Grapefruit vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and radishes:
- Both radishes and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has more thiamin.
- Radish has 62% less calories than grapefruit.
- Radish has 68% less carbohydrates than grapefruit.
- Radish has 73% less sugar than grapefruit.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 62% less calories than grapefruit - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 68% less carbohydrates than grapefruit - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radishes and grapefruit contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 73% less sugar than grapefruit - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 111% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than radish - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more thiamin. Both grapefruit and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radishes and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 73% more potassium than grapefruit - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, grapefruit has more luteolin and quercetin than radish per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 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, both grapefruit and radishes contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Grapefruit | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 60% less calories than grapefruit - radish has 16 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does radishes or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 70% fewer carbohydrates than grapefruit - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.