Kale vs. Radish Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Kale and Radish Sprouts

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of kale versus radish sprouts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kale and radish sprouts:

  • Both kale and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
  • Kale has more riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kale and radish sprouts is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Kale (Kale, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - kale has 35 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kale is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Kale has a macronutrient ratio of 27:41:32 and for radish sprouts, 29:28:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kale Radish Sprouts
Protein 27% 29%
Carbohydrates 41% 28%
Fat 32% 43%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both kale and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - kale has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Kale is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - kale has 4.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - kale has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - kale has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kale and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - kale has 0.18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both kale and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Kale has 223% more Vitamin C than radish sprout - kale has 93.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than radish sprout - kale has 241ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kale has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - kale has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - kale has 389.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Kale has more riboflavin, however, radish sprout contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both kale and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Kale Radish Sprouts
Thiamin 0.113 MG 0.102 MG
Riboflavin 0.347 MG 0.103 MG
Niacin 1.18 MG 2.853 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.37 MG 0.733 MG
Vitamin B6 0.147 MG 0.285 MG
Folate 62 UG 95 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both kale and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Kale has 398% more calcium than radish sprout - kale has 254mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.

iron

Kale has 86% more iron than radish sprout - kale has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.

potassium

Kale is an excellent source of potassium and it has 305% more potassium than radish sprout - kale has 348mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg 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,

Kale Radish Sprouts
isorhamnetin 23.6 mg ~
kaempferol 46.8 mg 21.85 mg
Quercetin 22.58 mg ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both kale and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Kale Radish Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.378 G 0.722 G
Total 0.378 G 0.722 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kale and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Kale Radish Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.291 G 0.41 G
other omega 6 0.003 G ~
Total 0.294 G 0.41 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Kale or Radish Sprouts .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Kale (Kale, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .

Kale 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Radish Sprouts 100g

( 100 g )
35KCAL 2%
calories 23%
43KCAL 2%
4.4G 2%
22% carbohydrates
3.6G 1%
4.1G 16%
>999% dietary fiber
0.99G >999% sugar
1.5G 2%
total fat 67%
2.5G 4%
0.18G 1%
saturated fat 328%
0.77G 4%
0.1G monounsaturated fat 320% 0.42G
0.67G polyunsaturated fat 64% 1.1G
53MG 4%
783% sodium
6MG 0.4%
Vitamins and Minerals
241UG 34%
>999% Vitamin A
20UG 3%
93MG 125%
221% Vitamin C
29MG 39%
254MG 25%
398% calcium
51MG 5%
1.6MG 9%
86% iron
0.86MG 5%
33MG 11%
magnesium 33%
44MG 14%
348MG 15%
305% potassium
86MG 4%
0.11MG 10%
10% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.1MG 9%
0.35MG 32%
250% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.1MG 9%
1.2MG 8%
niacin (Vit B3) 142%
2.9MG 20%
0.15MG 11%
Vitamin B6 87%
0.28MG 22%
0.37MG 7%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 97%
0.73MG 15%
62UG 16%
folate (Vit B9) 53%
95UG 24%
0.66MG 4%
>999% Vitamin E
390UG 433%
>999% Vitamin K
2.9G 6%
protein 31%
3.8G 8%
0.5MG 0.1%
>999% choline
0.05MG 4%
copper 140%
0.12MG 10%
0.92MG 51%
254% manganese
0.26MG 14%
55MG 8%
phosphorus 105%
113MG 16%
0.9UG 2%
50% selenium
0.6UG 1%
0.39MG 5%
zinc 44%
0.56MG 7%
90G Water 90G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does kale or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kale and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - kale has 35 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.

Does kale or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kale and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - kale has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.

Does kale or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both kale and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Kale has 400% more calcium than radish sprout - kale has 254mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.

Does kale or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Kale is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than radish sprout - kale has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.