Calories in Radishes, red, raw
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Radishes, red, raw contains 20 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 16% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 19.6 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.083 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 51.2 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 2.6 g | |
| Protein C | 0.66 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 17.8 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 0.86 µg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) M | 63.2 µg | 16% |
| Calcium M | 21.5 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium M | 8.9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 17.9 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 198 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper M | 0.002 mg | 0.2% |
| Manganese M | 0.07 mg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.66 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.083 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium51.2 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.6 g |
| Fructose M | 1.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 94.7 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.11 g |
| Ash M | 0.52 g |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of Radishes
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radishes, oriental, raw Raw | 18 | 0.6 g | 4.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 17 | 0.67 g | 3.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Radishes, oriental, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 7.9 g | 63.4 g | 0.72 g |
| Radishes, raw Raw | 16 | 0.68 g | 3.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Radishes, hawaiian style, pickled | 28 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Radishes, white icicle, raw Raw | 14 | 1.1 g | 2.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 17 | 0.67 g | 3.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Radishes, pickled | 34 | 0.56 g | 7.7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw radishes?
100 g of raw radishes has 20 kcal.
How much protein is in raw radishes?
Raw radishes contains 0.66 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw radishes?
Raw radishes has 4.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw radishes?
Raw radishes contains 0.083 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw radishes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (20% DV) and Folate (B9) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw radishes?
100 g contains 51.2 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does radishes have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, radishes, red, raw has 20 kcal, while radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 17 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated December 18, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2747665. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 18, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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