Selectingradishes

When selecting radishes look for smooth, crisp and firm radishes with the tops being bright green.

Storing

Store radishes in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Preparation

Red radishes may be consumed raw or cooked and eaten in salads or as a garnish.


Nutrition Information

Radish, raw, root only
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Energy 20 kcal   70 kJ

Carbohydrates    

3.40 g

- Sugars  1.86 g

- Dietary fiber  1.6 g  

Fat

0.10 g

Protein

0.68 g

Thiamin (Vit. B1)  0.012 mg  

1%

Riboflavin (Vit. B2)  0.039 mg  

3%

Niacin (Vit. B3)  0.254 mg  

2%

Pantothenic acid (B5)  0.165 mg 

3%

Vitamin B6  0.071 mg

5%

Folate (Vit. B9)  25 μg 

6%

Vitamin C  14.8 mg

25%

Calcium  25 mg

3%

Iron  0.34 mg

3%

Magnesium  10 mg

3% 

Phosphorus  20 mg

3%

Potassium  233 mg  

5%

Zinc  0.28 mg

3%

Percentages are relative to US
recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database