Radish, red, flesh and skin, raw

Red radish is a root vegetable. The figures here describe the raw flesh and skin, with the top and root end trimmed. It consists mainly of water and provides vitamin C, potassium and some fibre. Per 100g, it contains 97g of water, 17mg of vitamin C, 209mg of potassium and 1.1g of fibre.

Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function, while fibre helps maintain normal bowel function. Raw radish is low in salt and saturated fat, although added salt or dressings can change this. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.