Radishes vs sweet potato: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: radishes scores 87/100 and sweet potato 88/100, 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.
Radishes
16 kcal per 100 g. 5 radishes: 23 g
Sweet potato
90 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium, baked: 114 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesRadishes16 vs 90 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSweet potato0.7 vs 2 g per 100 g
- More fiberSweet potato1.6 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarRadishes1.9 vs 6.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSweet potato233 vs 475 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Radishes, 100 g | Sweet potato, 100 g | Radishes, 23 g | Sweet potato, 114 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | 90 kcal | 4 kcal | 103 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2 g | 0.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 21 g | 0.8 g | 24 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 6.5 g | 0.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 3.3 g | 0.4 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 20 mg | 3.4 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 961 µg | 0 µg | 1096 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 475 mg | 54 mg | 542 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.7 mg | <0.1 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 38 mg | 5.8 mg | 43 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 27 mg | 2.3 mg | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 36 mg | 9 mg | 41 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.