Leeks vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Leeks and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
leeks
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in leeks and radishes:
- Leek has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than radish.
- Leek is a great source of calcium and iron.
- Radish has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than leek.
- Radish has 74% less calories than leek.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has 74% less calories than leek - leek has 61 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
| Leeks | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than leek - leek has 14.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Leeks and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Leeks and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - leek has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Leeks and radishes contain similar amounts of protein - leek has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both leeks and radishes are low in saturated fat - leek has 0.04g 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 23% more Vitamin C than leek - leek has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than radish - leek has 83ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Leek has more Vitamin E than radish - leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Leek has 35 times more Vitamin K than radish - leek has 47ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Leek has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both leeks and radishes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Leeks | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Leek is a great source of calcium and it has 136% more calcium than radish - leek has 59mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Leek is a great source of iron and it has 518% more iron than radish - leek has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 29% more potassium than leek - leek has 180mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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,
| Leeks | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1000 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1900 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, leek has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Leeks | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, leek has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Leeks | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.067 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 0.017 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does leeks or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has 70% less calories than leek - leek has 61 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does leeks or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than leek - leek has 14.2g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.