Radish
Low GI
GL 0 per piece (5 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low overall nutrient density
Radish has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169276 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Radish
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 1 g | 0 |
| 1 small | 2 g | 0 |
| 1 medium (3/4" to 1" dia) | 5 g | 0 |
| 1 large (1" to 1-1/4" dia) | 9 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup, slices | 116 g | 1.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 16 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.9 g |
| Natural | 1.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 39 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High water content/hydrating
- Minimal processing
- Low overall nutrient density
- Very low protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Radish
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Fattoush with Wholegrain Pita Chips 17 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Okroshka with Celeriac (Cold Kefir Soup) 25 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Herb-Roasted Radishes with Garlic 35 min · 7 ingredients · easy -
Tzatziki with Crudités 10 min · 11 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Vietnamese Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Bowl 25 min · 13 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Radish?
Radish has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Radish good for people with insulin resistance?
Radish has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Radish has the lowest glycemic load?
Radish has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Radish in this database (1 per 100 g).
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