What are the benefits of eating a radish?

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 Relative to their serving size, radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. Relative to their caloric value, they are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 Calories or less, coming largely from carbohydrates, making radishes, relative to their size, a very filling food for their caloric value. http://www.answers.com/topic/radish?cat=health&method=26&initiator=WANS