Radishes, raw
FDC 169276cup slices (116 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 95 · +2 vs Vegetables medianRadishes, raw score 95 of 100 and rank 25 of 60 in the vegetables category, an Elite result achieved at a mere 16 calories per 100 grams. Their standout nutrient is vitamin C at 16% of the Daily Value, a good rather than excellent showing that still adds up given how few calories the food carries.
Sliced thin, radishes bring a peppery crunch to salads, tacos, and butter-and-radish toast, and a cup of slices, about 116 grams, is a common serving size. No limits are flagged for this food, though its vitamin C contribution is more modest than crucifers like cabbage or cauliflower in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | |
| Protein | 0.68 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.12 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | |
| Protein | 0.79 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169276Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the vegetables median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Raw radishes have a crisp, watery crunch and a peppery bite that fades a bit when they are sliced thin, making them a common addition to salads, tacos, and grain bowls, or served whole with butter and salt as a simple snack, a classic French bistro pairing. They can be quick-pickled in vinegar for a tangy garnish, roasted to soften their sharpness and bring out a milder, almost sweet flavor, or shaved paper-thin as a garnish over fish and soups. Their leaves, when fresh and unwilted, can also be sauteed like other leafy greens or blended into a peppery pesto.
Look for radishes with firm, unblemished skin and crisp, unwilted greens still attached, a sign of freshness; trim the greens off before refrigerating the roots, since they draw moisture from the bulb otherwise and cause it to turn soft faster. Stored in a sealed bag in the crisper drawer, radishes keep crunchy for one to two weeks, and a quick soak in ice water can revive slightly limp ones. At just 16 calories per cup of slices, radishes are one of the lowest-calorie ways to add crunch and volume to a plate, along with a modest 16% of the Daily Value for vitamin C per 100 grams.
Frequently asked questions about radishes, raw
How many calories are in raw radishes?
Raw radishes are very low in calories, with just 16 calories per cup of slices (116 grams).
Is radish a good source of vitamin C?
Radishes provide a modest 16% of the Daily Value for vitamin C per 100 grams.
How should radishes be stored?
Trim the leafy greens off before refrigerating, since they draw moisture out of the root, and keep the radishes in a sealed bag in the crisper drawer.