Green beans vs radishes: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: green beans scores 87/100 and radishes 87/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Green beans
31 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 100 g
Radishes
16 kcal per 100 g. 5 radishes: 23 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesRadishes31 vs 16 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGreen beans1.8 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberGreen beans2.7 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarRadishes3.3 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even211 vs 233 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Green beans, 100 g | Radishes, 100 g | Green beans, 100 g | Radishes, 23 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 16 kcal | 31 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 0.7 g | 1.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 3.4 g | 7 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 1.9 g | 3.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.6 g | 2.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | <0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 15 mg | 12 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 35 µg | 0 µg | 35 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 233 mg | 211 mg | 54 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 1 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 25 mg | 37 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 39 mg | 6 mg | 9 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.