Okra vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Okra and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
okra
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in okra and radishes:
- Both okra and radishes are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Okra has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Okra is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Okra (Okra, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, okra is similar to radishes for protein, carbs and fat. Okra has a macronutrient ratio of 19:76:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Okra | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Okra is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than radish - okra has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - okra has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - okra has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both okra and radishes are low in saturated fat - okra has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both okra and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Okra has 55% more Vitamin C than radish - okra has 23mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Okra has more Vitamin A than radish - okra has 36ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - okra has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Okra has 23 times more Vitamin K than radish - okra has 31.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Okra has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both okra and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Okra | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 1 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.245 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 60 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Okra is an excellent source of calcium and it has 228% more calcium than radish - okra has 82mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - okra has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both okra and radishes are high in potassium. Okra has 28% more potassium than radish - okra has 299mg 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, okra has more quercetin than radish per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than okra per 100 grams.
| Okra | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 20.97 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 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,
| Okra | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 416 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 27 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 280 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than okra per 100 grams.
| Okra | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both okra and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Okra | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 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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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does okra or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Okra and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does okra or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, okra and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does okra or radishes contain more calcium?
Okra is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than radish - okra has 82mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
Does okra or radishes contain more potassium?
Both okra and radishes are high in potassium. Okra has 30% more potassium than radish - okra has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.