Radishes vs. Zucchini

Nutrition comparison of Radishes and Zucchini


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

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

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

  • Both radishes and zucchini are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Zucchini has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of radishes and zucchini 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, radishes is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Radishes has a macronutrient ratio of 16:79:5 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Radishes Zucchini
Protein 16% 24%
Carbohydrates 79% 62%
Fat 5% 14%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both radishes and zucchini are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.

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

dietary fiber

Radish has 60% more dietary fiber than zucchini - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both radishes and zucchini are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both radishes and zucchini are high in Vitamin C. Zucchini has 21% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Zucchini has more Vitamin A than radish - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Zucchini and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Zucchini has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both radishes and zucchini contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Radishes Zucchini
Thiamin 0.012 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.039 MG 0.094 MG
Niacin 0.254 MG 0.451 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.165 MG 0.204 MG
Vitamin B6 0.071 MG 0.163 MG
Folate 25 UG 24 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.

potassium

Both radishes and zucchini are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg 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, radish has more kaempferol than zucchini per 100 grams, however, zucchini contains more quercetin than radish per 100 grams.

Radishes Zucchini
kaempferol 0.86 mg ~
Quercetin ~ 0.66 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 Zucchini
beta-carotene 4 UG 120 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 10 UG 2125 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both radishes and zucchini contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Radishes Zucchini
alpha linoleic acid 0.031 G 0.061 G
Total 0.031 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

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

Radishes Zucchini
linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.03 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.001 G
Total 0.017 G 0.031 G



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Radishes (Radishes, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does radishes or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?
Radishes and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.

Does radishes or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and zucchini are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in zucchini comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.

Does radishes or zucchini contain more potassium?
Both radishes and zucchini are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to radish for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg of potassium.