Calories in radish
Raw. 16 kcal (67 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Radishes are crisp root vegetables that are about 95% water, so they carry only 16 kcal (67 kJ) per 100 g. Most of that comes from carbohydrate, including 1.6 g of fibre. Their peppery bite comes from sulphur compounds formed when the cells are cut or chewed. They provide a modest amount of vitamin C and some potassium.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 4.5 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1 kcal | – |
| Energy | 3 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 0 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.08 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Water | 4.3 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.001 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.011 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.007 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 1.1 µg | <1% |
| Choline | 0.3 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 1.1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.015 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 10.5 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.013 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.027 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium radish | 4.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 1/2 cup, slices | 58 | 9 | 39 | 0.4 | 2 | 0.1 |
| 10 radishes | 45 | 7 | 30 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0 |
Things worth knowing
- One medium radish (4.5 g) has about 1 kcal (3 kJ), and ten radishes about 7 kcal (30 kJ). Half a cup of slices (58 g) is about 9 kcal (39 kJ).
- Per 100 g, radishes have about 14.8 mg of vitamin C, roughly 16% of the Daily Value, but a typical side of a few radishes adds only a few milligrams.
- Daikon, the large white Asian radish, is very similar in energy at about 18 kcal per 100 g and has somewhat more vitamin C, about 22 mg.
- Roasting or sautéing mellows the sharpness. The radish itself stays low in energy; any butter or oil used in cooking supplies most of the calories.
Converting these figures
One 1 medium radish of radish is 1 kcal, which is 3 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 1,494 g of radish to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11429. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.