Strawberries vs. Radishes

Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Radishes


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

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

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

  • Both strawberries and radishes are high in Vitamin C.
  • Radish is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and radishes 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Radishes
Protein 8% 16%
Carbohydrates 85% 79%
Fat 7% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both strawberries and radishes are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both strawberries and radishes are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 297% more Vitamin C than radish - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both strawberries and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Strawberries Radishes
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.022 MG 0.039 MG
Niacin 0.386 MG 0.254 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.125 MG 0.165 MG
Vitamin B6 0.047 MG 0.071 MG
Folate 24 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Radish has 56% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 52% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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, both strawberries and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Strawberries Radishes
kaempferol 0.5 mg 0.86 mg
myricetin 0.04 mg ~
Quercetin 1.11 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, both strawberries and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Strawberries Radishes
beta-carotene 7 UG 4 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Strawberries Radishes
alpha linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.031 G
Total 0.065 G 0.031 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.

Strawberries Radishes
linoleic acid 0.09 G 0.017 G
Total 0.09 G 0.017 G



Customize your serving size


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

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FAQ

Does strawberries or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.

Does strawberries or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.

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