Horseradish vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and radishes:
- Both radishes and horseradish are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Horseradish has more folate.
- Horseradish is a great source of calcium.
- Horseradish is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Radish has 3.3 times less sugar than horseradish.
- Radish has 67% less calories than horseradish.
- Radish has 70% less carbohydrates than horseradish.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 67% less calories than horseradish - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, horseradish is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to radishes for protein. Horseradish has a macronutrient ratio of 14:86:0 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Horseradish | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 70% less carbohydrates than horseradish - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in horseradish comprise of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Horseradish is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 106% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 3.3 times less sugar than horseradish - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and horseradish contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and horseradish are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and horseradish are high in Vitamin C. Horseradish has 68% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Horseradish and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - horseradish has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Horseradish and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Horseradish has more folate. Both horseradish and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Horseradish | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Horseradish is a great source of calcium and it has 124% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and horseradish contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and horseradish are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg 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, both horseradish and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Horseradish | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both horseradish and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Horseradish | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, horseradish has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.285 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: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than horseradish - radish has 16 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does radishes or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 70% fewer carbohydrates than horseradish - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in horseradish comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does radishes or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both radishes and horseradish are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.