Detox
Radishes
A peppery root vegetable that's eaten raw more often than any other cruciferous vegetable, keeping its enzymes fully intact.
Detox
Gut Health
Immunity
Serving
1 cup, sliced (116g)
Calories Per Serving
19
Key nutrients
Vitamin C, glucosinolates, fiber
Nutrient density
554
Why it’s worth eating
Radishes are low in calories, rich in vitamin C, and have detoxifying properties. They support digestion and can add crunch to salads, tacos, or sandwiches.
What you may notice
Digestive comfort
Skin clarity
Markers worth tracking
Liver enzyme panel
TSH and thyroid panel
How to eat it
Eat raw whenever possible, radishes are one of the few cruciferous vegetables most often eaten uncooked, which preserves the myrosinase enzyme needed to activate their detox-supporting compounds.
Pairs well with
Cooked cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower), a few raw radish slices on the side supply the enzyme that helps activate the cooked vegetable's compounds
Butter or olive oil, a classic French pairing that also rounds out the sharp flavor
Storage
Remove the leafy tops and refrigerate roots in a perforated bag; use within 1-2 weeks.
The numbers, per 1 cup, sliced (116g)
1%
Vitamin K
0%
Vitamin A
19%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
3%
Magnesium
6%
Potassium
0%
Vitamin B12
0%
Vitamin D
Fiber
1.9g
Radishes, raw (FDC 169276)
Evidence
D
HONEST FLAG: composition-only, no clinical trials.
Study dose vs. serving
No established benefit dose.
No radish-specific outcome trial located.
Use caution if
You have hypothyroidism, radishes contain goitrogenic compounds in their raw form
You have a sensitive stomach, the natural sulfur compounds can cause mild gas in some people
Details
Type
Fruits & Veg
Season
Spring and autumn, fast-growing
Forms
Fresh
Price
Budget
Bioactive
Isothiocyanates; anthocyanins in red skin
Heat stable
Partial - like daikon, radish myrosinase is relatively heat-resilient
Reliability
2 / 5
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