Radishes

Radishes

Radishes are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Like their relatives - broccoli, cabbage, and kale - radishes have a distinct flavor and contain with cancer-fighting phytonutrients.

Typically enjoyed raw, radishes come in variety of shapes and colors and add bite to salads and soups with negligible calories.

Radishes are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain glucosinolates.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,736

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose well-shaped radishes with good color and a smooth, unblemished surface. Store radishes in plastic bags for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) slices RADISHES,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.67

Calories: 19

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.12 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	36 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	3.9 g	*
Sugars	2.2 g	*
Fiber	1.9 g	*
Protein	0.79 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	8.1 IU	0%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	1.5 mg	2%
Folate	29 mcg	7%
Niacin	0.29 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	29 mg	3%
Copper	0.06 mg	3%
Iron	0.39 mg	2%
Magnesium	11.6 mg	3%
Manganese	0.08 mg	4%
Phosphorous	23.2 mg	2%
Potassium	270.3 mg	8%
Selenium	0.7 mcg	1%
Sodium	45.2 mg	2%
Zinc	0.32 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	4.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	11.6 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).