Radishes vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
radishes
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radishes and russet potato:
- Both radishes and russet potato are high in potassium.
- Radish has 3.9 times less calories than russet potato.
- Radish has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than russet potato.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Russet potato has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 3.9 times less calories than russet potato - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radishes is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to russet potato per calorie. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 16:79:5 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radishes | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 89% |
| Fat | 5% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than russet potato - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in russet potato comprise of 89% starch, 7% dietary fiber and 3% sugar.
dietary fiber
Radishes and russet potato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and russet potato contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and russet potato contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and russet potato are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 160% more Vitamin C than russet potato - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Russet potato and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - russet potato has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Russet potato and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Russet potato has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both radishes and russet potato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Radishes | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.039 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.254 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.165 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 92% more calcium than russet potato - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato has 153% more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 79% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg 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 radishes and russet potato contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Radishes | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Radishes | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both radishes and russet potato contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Radishes | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.032 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: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does radishes or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 3.9 times less calories than russet potato - radish has 16 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Does radishes or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 4.3 times fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in russet potato comprise of 90% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar.
Does radishes or russet potato contain more potassium?
Both radishes and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 80% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.