Radishes vs. Spinach

Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Spinach


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radishes and spinach:

  • Both spinach and radishes are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
  • Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of radishes and spinach 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: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Spinach and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, radishes is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 16:79:5 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Radishes Spinach
Protein 16% 39%
Carbohydrates 79% 49%
Fat 5% 12%
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carbohydrates

Both spinach and radishes are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 38% more dietary fiber than radish - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Spinach and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Spinach has 321% more protein than radish - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.

Fat

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Both spinach and radishes are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both spinach and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Spinach has 90% more Vitamin C than radish - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Spinach has more Vitamin E than radish - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 370 times more Vitamin K than radish - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, radish contains more pantothenic acid.

Radishes Spinach
Thiamin 0.012 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.039 MG 0.189 MG
Niacin 0.254 MG 0.724 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.165 MG 0.065 MG
Vitamin B6 0.071 MG 0.195 MG
Folate 25 UG 194 UG

Minerals

calcium

Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 296% more calcium than radish - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.

iron

Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 697% more iron than radish - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Both spinach and radishes are high in potassium. Spinach has 139% more potassium than radish - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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,

Radishes Spinach
kaempferol 0.86 mg 6.38 mg
luteolin ~ 0.74 mg
myricetin ~ 0.35 mg
Quercetin ~ 3.97 mg

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,

Radishes Spinach
beta-carotene 4 UG 5626 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 10 UG 12198 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.

Radishes Spinach
alpha linoleic acid 0.031 G 0.138 G
Total 0.031 G 0.138 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both radishes and spinach contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Radishes Spinach
linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.026 G
Total 0.017 G 0.026 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .

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FAQ

Does spinach or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?
Spinach and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.

Is spinach or radishes better for protein?
Spinach has 320% more protein than radish - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.

Does spinach or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both spinach and radishes are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.

Does spinach or radishes contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than radish - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.

Does spinach or radishes contain more potassium?
Both spinach and radishes are high in potassium. Spinach has 140% more potassium than radish - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish has 233mg of potassium.