Cucumber vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and radishes:
- Radish has more folate.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is similar to radishes for protein, carbs and fat. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and radishes are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 220% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and radishes are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 429% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Radish has more folate. Both cucumber and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cucumber | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 56% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Cucumber | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cucumber and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cucumber | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.028 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% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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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% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does cucumber or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and radishes are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.