Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Brussels sprouts vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Radish?

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E in Brussels sprouts are higher than in Radish.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% more.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Radishes, raw types in this article.

Infographic

Brussels sprouts vs Radish infographic
Infographic link

Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Radish
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 21% 13% 17% 7.6% 8.6% 5.1% 9% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +388.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Radish
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0.42% 0% 0% 3% 9% 4.8% 9.9% 16% 0% 3.3% 19% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10671.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +144%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Radish
1
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +397.1%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.2%
Contains more OtherOther +149.1%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Radish
1
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318650%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Radish
1
5% 56% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 0.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +360%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Radish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Radish Opinion
Calories 43kcal 16kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.68g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 14.8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 1.8g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 3.4g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 233mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.34mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.86g Radish
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.05mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.28mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 20mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 39mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 7IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.069mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.012mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.039mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.254mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.165mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.071mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 1.3µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 25µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 6.5mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.032g Radish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.017g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.048g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.009mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.023mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.031mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.033mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.01mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.036mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.035mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.013mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g 0.71g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Radish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Brussels sprouts
9%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.