Rhubarb vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and radishes:
- Both rhubarb and radishes are high in potassium.
- Radish has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is similar to radishes for protein, carbs and fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 79% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and radishes are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and radishes are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g 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 85% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 21 times more Vitamin K than radish - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Radish has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rhubarb and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Rhubarb | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 244% more calcium than radish - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and radishes are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 24% more potassium than radish - rhubarb has 288mg 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,
| Rhubarb | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does rhubarb or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does rhubarb or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and radishes are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or radishes contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than radish - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or radishes contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and radishes are high in potassium. Rhubarb has 20% more potassium than radish - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.