Cherry Tomato vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and radishes:
- Both radishes and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cherry tomato has more thiamin.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than radish.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has 78% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than radish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radishes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Radish is very similar to radish for Vitamin C - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than radish - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more thiamin. Both cherry tomato and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 400% more calcium than cherry tomato - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium (10%) than cherry tomato by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.073 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does radishes or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both radishes and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Radish has a little more potassium ( 10%) than cherry tomato by weight - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.