How healthy are radishes?
Are radishes healthy? Yes, for most people. Radishes score 87/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provide 16 kcal, 15 mg vitamin C and 1.6 g fiber. Radishes are crunchy, peppery and very low in calories, with some vitamin C. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Radishes rank higher than 87% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C82%
- Fiber29%
- Potassium25%
- Magnesium12%
- Calcium10%
- Iron9%
- Protein7%
- Vitamin A0%
- Vitamin E0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat1%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium8%
Raw NRF9.3: 173 minus 9 = 164. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in radishes?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 16 kcal | 4 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 0.4 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 3.4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 25 mg | 5.8 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | <0.1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 54 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2.3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 9 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Radishes, raw" (FDC 169276). Values rounded.
Why are radishes good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use them
- Salads and tacos
- Crunchy snacks
What should you watch out for?
- Nothing notable for most people.
Which vegetables score higher?
Other vegetables with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.