Grapes vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and radishes:
- Grape has more thiamin, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Radish has 3.3 times less calories than grape.
- Radish has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than grape.
- Radish has 7.3 times less sugar than grape.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 3.3 times less calories than grape - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than grape - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has 78% more dietary fiber than grape - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 7.3 times less sugar than grape - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and grapes are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 363% more Vitamin C than grape - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapes and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - grape has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Grapes and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Grape has more thiamin, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both grapes and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Grapes | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 150% more calcium than grape - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 22% more potassium than grape - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg 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,
| Grapes | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapes and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapes | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.037 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 radishes or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 3.3 times less calories than grape - radish has 16 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does radishes or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 4.3 times fewer carbohydrates than grape - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.