Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Salsify VS Radishes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Salsify	15%	2%	83%
Radishes	16%	5%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	Salsify	Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	13% 372kcal	2.5% 72.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.94% 0.91g	0.47% 0.45g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.45% 0.15g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	8.8% 0.14g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.45% 0.077g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	65% 84.4g	12% 15.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	11.6% 8.44g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	4.44% 3.22g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 4.76g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.45g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	39.4% 15g	19% 7.26g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	26.7% 15g	5.5% 3.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Salsify	Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	30.2% 0.36mg	4.54% 0.054mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	76.8% 1mg	13.6% 0.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	14% 2.27mg	7.2% 1.15mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	33.7% 1.7mg	15% 0.75mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	97% 1.26mg	24.8% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	29.5% 118μg	28.3% 113μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	40.3% 36.3mg	74.6% 67mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	4.9% 5.9μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Salsify	Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	27.2% 272mg	11.3% 113mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	45% 0.4mg	25% 0.23mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.68% 27.2μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	39.7% 3.18mg	19.3% 1.54mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	25% 104mg	10.8% 45.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	53% 1.2mg	13.6% 0.31mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	48.6% 340mg	13% 91mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	50.7% 1724mg	31% 1057mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.6% 3.63μg	4.95% 2.72μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.05% 91mg	11.8% 177mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	15.7% 1.72mg	11.5% 1.27mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.44% 349g	11.7% 432g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Salsify VS Radishes per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Salsify versus 1 lb of Radishes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Salsify vs Radishes:

• 1 pound of Salsify has 6.7 times more Vitamin B1, 5.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.9 times more Vitamin B6 than Radishes.
• While 1 lb of Raw Radishes contains 1.9 times more Vitamin C than Raw Salsify.
• Both Salsify and Radishes provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Radishes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Salsify as well as Raw Radishes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Salsify vs Radishes:

• 1 pound of Salsify has 2.4 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 3.9 times more Manganese, 3.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Radishes.
• While 1 lb of Raw Radishes contains 2 times more Sodium than Raw Salsify.
• Both Salsify and Radishes contain similar levels of Water per one pound.
• Both Raw Salsify as well as Raw Radishes lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Salsify has 5.1 times more Energy, 5.5 times more Carbohydrate, 2.1 times more Fiber and 4.9 times more Protein than Radishes.
• 1 pound of Radishes provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein