Watermelon vs. Radishes

Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Radishes


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

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

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

  • Radish has 70% less sugar than watermelon.
  • Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Watermelon has more thiamin, however, radish contains more folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of watermelon 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, 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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Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Watermelon Radishes
Protein 7% 16%
Carbohydrates 88% 79%
Fat 5% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Radish has 300% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Radish has 70% less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both watermelon and radishes are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g 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 83% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Watermelon has more Vitamin A than radish - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Watermelon has more thiamin, however, radish contains more folate. Both watermelon and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Watermelon Radishes
Thiamin 0.033 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.021 MG 0.039 MG
Niacin 0.178 MG 0.254 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.221 MG 0.165 MG
Vitamin B6 0.045 MG 0.071 MG
Folate 3 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Radish has 257% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.

iron

Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 108% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg 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 watermelon and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Watermelon Radishes
luteolin 0.46 mg ~
kaempferol 0.45 mg 0.86 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 watermelon and radishes contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Watermelon Radishes
beta-carotene 303 UG 4 UG
lycopene 4532 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 8 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Watermelon Radishes
linoleic acid 0.05 G 0.017 G
Total 0.05 G 0.017 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .

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FAQ

Does watermelon or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?
Watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.

Does watermelon or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and radishes contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.