Radish is so called as Mullangi in Telugu and Tamil, Muli in Hindi. Mullanki in Malayalam, Moolangi in Kannada. Radish is scientifically called as Raphanus Sativas belongs to China Origin.
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Radish is one of the nutrious root vegetable, can be used in salads and recipes. Especially in southern part of India Radish are used as sambar vegetable.
The pungent flavor of radish comes from isothiocynate compound present in them. The top green portion of Radish will also be eaten as a leafy greens. Radish will also be cultivated across the globe in is available in many other colors as well such as Black Spanish Radishes, Green radish, Watermelon radish.
Radish (Raphanus sativus), Fresh, raw, Nutrition Value per 100 g, (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA
Energy 16 Kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3.40 g 3%
Protein 0.68 g 1%
Total Fat 0.10 g <1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 4%
Vitamins
Folates 25 µg 6%
Niacin 0.254 mg 1.5%
Pyridoxine 0.071 mg 5.5%
Riboflavin 0.039 mg 3%
Vitamin A 7 IU <1%
Vitamin C 14.8 mg 25%
Vitamin E 0 mg 9%
Vitamin K 1.3 µg 1%
Electrolytes
Sodium 39 mg 2.5%
Potassium 233 mg 5%
Minerals
Calcium 25 mg 2.5%
Copper 0.050 mg 5%
Iron 0.34 mg 4%
Magnesium 10 mg 2.5%
Manganese 0.069 mg 2.5%
Zinc 0.28 mg 2%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß 4 µg --
Carotene-α 0 µg --
Lutein-zeaxanthin 10 µg --
Serving Tips:
As said radish are used across the geography, they will be used in many recipe formats daily.
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Amazing Health Benefits of Raddish and it’s Nutrition Facts[/caption]Radish is one of the nutrious root vegetable, can be used in salads and recipes. Especially in southern part of India Radish are used as sambar vegetable.
The pungent flavor of radish comes from isothiocynate compound present in them. The top green portion of Radish will also be eaten as a leafy greens. Radish will also be cultivated across the globe in is available in many other colors as well such as Black Spanish Radishes, Green radish, Watermelon radish.
Nutritional Facts of Radish:
Radish (Raphanus sativus), Fresh, raw, Nutrition Value per 100 g, (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA
Energy 16 Kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3.40 g 3%
Protein 0.68 g 1%
Total Fat 0.10 g <1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 4%
Vitamins
Folates 25 µg 6%
Niacin 0.254 mg 1.5%
Pyridoxine 0.071 mg 5.5%
Riboflavin 0.039 mg 3%
Vitamin A 7 IU <1%
Vitamin C 14.8 mg 25%
Vitamin E 0 mg 9%
Vitamin K 1.3 µg 1%
Electrolytes
Sodium 39 mg 2.5%
Potassium 233 mg 5%
Minerals
Calcium 25 mg 2.5%
Copper 0.050 mg 5%
Iron 0.34 mg 4%
Magnesium 10 mg 2.5%
Manganese 0.069 mg 2.5%
Zinc 0.28 mg 2%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß 4 µg --
Carotene-α 0 µg --
Lutein-zeaxanthin 10 µg --
Health Benefits of Radish:
- Radish is cultivated since from ancient times though its is originated from china after the years the cultivation has been spread across.
- Radish belongs to brassica group of vegetable such as Cabbage, Cauliflower, etc…
- As said Radish is a root vegetable, which is loaded with the low calories in it. On 100 grms of fresh Radish vegetable you can get 16 cal of energy.
- Radish are all an exceptional sources for Vitamins, Minerals, and dietary fiber. Like the other cruciferous abd Brassica family vegetables Radish contains Isothiocyante and anti oxidant compound called sulforaphane which helps in protecting from colon, Brest and Prostate Cancers.
- Radish are the good sourc e of Vitamin C components, It is a powerful source for soluble antioxidants required by the body for synthesis of Collagen. It safeguard the human body from harmful free radicles, prevention from cancers.
- Radish also contains an adequate amount of folates, Vitamin B-6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin vitamins.
Serving Tips:
As said radish are used across the geography, they will be used in many recipe formats daily.
- Radish can also consume as a raw vegetable.
- In southern part of India Radish is mainly used for Sambar vegetable.
- Radish is also be used as a pickle vegetable in some places.
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