Pea Shoots vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Pea Shoots and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pea shoots
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pea shoots and radishes:
- Both radishes and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C.
- Pea shoot has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Radish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pea shoots is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Pea shoots has a macronutrient ratio of 23:69:8 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pea Shoots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 79% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea shoot has 246% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 67% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea shoot has more Vitamin A than radish - pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea shoot has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid. Both pea shoots and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Pea Shoots | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 1 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calcium - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 274% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than pea shoot - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does radishes or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.