Radishes vs Beets
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Radishes are the ultra-low-cal option at just 16 calories per 100g with 3.4g carbs, while beets pack more substance at 43 calories and 8.79g carbs. Beets nearly double the fiber (3.12g vs 1.6g) and bring more natural sugars, making them more filling. Both are nutrient-dense root veggies, but beets deliver more potassium and folate per serving.
Pro tip
Choose radishes when you want crunch and volume with almost zero caloric impact — great for salads and snacking. Go with beets when you need a more satiating side dish or pre-workout fuel from the natural nitrates.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Radishes
Best for muscle gain
Beets
Best for low-carb
Radishes
Macro Comparison
Radishes: 100g (100g) | Beets: 100g (100g)
16
Radishes
43
Beets
0.68g
Radishes
1.69g
Beets
3.4g
Radishes
8.79g
Beets
0.1g
Radishes
0.3g
Beets
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
17%
Radishes
16%
Beets
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| Nutrient | Radishes | Beets |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 | 43 |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1.7g |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 8.8g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.3g |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.12g |
| Sugar | 1.86g | — |
| Sodium | 39mg | 112mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | — |
| Potassium | 233mg | 342mg |
| Vitamin A | 0mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 4.6mg |
| Calcium | 25mg | 13.8mg |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.43mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Radishes. With 16 calories and 0.68g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Beets. Beets delivers 1.69g protein per serving — 1g more than Radishes.
For low-carb diets
Choose Radishes with 3.4g carbs per serving.
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Is Radishes or Beets better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Radishes is the better choice. Radishes has 16 calories and 0.68g protein per serving, while Beets has 43 calories and 1.69g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Radishes or Beets?
Beets has more protein per serving. Radishes provides 0.68g and Beets provides 1.69g of protein.
Can I eat both radishes and beets together?
Yes! Combining radishes and beets gives you 59 calories and 2.37g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.