Lemon vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and radishes:
- Both lemon and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon has more thiamin.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 79% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than radish - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and radishes are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 258% more Vitamin C than radish - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more thiamin. Both lemon and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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, lemon has more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than radish per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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 lemon and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Lemon | 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does lemon or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.