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Low-calorie pickled radish with high sodium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Ginger pickled radish (50 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 30 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 50 g
15
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 10% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 23 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 30 calories per 100 g.
Ginger pickled radish is sliced radish preserved in a tangy brine flavored with ginger. Recipes may use vinegar for a quick pickle or rely on salt brine fermentation; it is usually served as a crisp, sharp-tasting condiment.
To make ginger pickled radish, put thinly sliced radish and fresh ginger in a clean jar, cover them with brine, and refrigerate. Use a vinegar-and-salt brine for a quick pickle, or follow a reliable fermentation recipe if leaving vinegar out.
No. Gari is thinly sliced pickled ginger, while takuan is typically fermented or pickled daikon; ginger pickled radish combines radish with ginger. Their ingredients, flavor, and texture are different, even though all can be served alongside meals.
Daikon makes mild, evenly textured ginger pickled radish, while red radishes give a sharper flavor and can tint the brine. Choose firm, fresh radishes and slice them evenly so they pickle at a similar rate.
Serve ginger pickled radish with rice bowls, grilled meat, fish, or rich dishes that benefit from a tart, crisp contrast. A small amount also works in sandwiches and wraps, where it adds crunch without needing a heavy sauce.
Yes, homemade ginger pickled radish made as a quick pickle should be refrigerated. Keep the slices beneath the brine in a clean, sealed jar and use a clean utensil; refrigeration slows spoilage and helps preserve its crisp texture.
Ginger pickled radish can turn soft if the slices are very thin, the radish was not fresh, or the jar was kept warm for too long. Start with firm radishes, cut evenly, and chill the jar after preparing it.
Yes, ginger pickled radish can be made without vinegar, but it needs a suitable salt-brine fermentation method rather than a quick-pickle recipe. Follow tested proportions and fermentation guidance; simply omitting vinegar from a quick-pickle recipe is not equivalent.
It is better not to reuse ginger pickled radish brine for another batch. The first batch releases water from the radish and changes the brine’s acidity and salt balance, so a fresh brine gives more reliable flavor and storage.
Ginger pickled radish is usually tangy and aromatic, with a mild ginger warmth rather than chile-like heat. The flavor gets sharper if you use a larger amount of fresh ginger or a more pungent radish variety.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
3.75mg · 4% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Folate
4µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
375mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ginger pickled radish is radish preserved in a tangy brine with ginger. Depending on how long it is pickled, the radish may stay crisp or soften, while ginger adds a warm, peppery note. It is a condiment rather than a meal in itself, and recipes vary in their balance of sweetness, sourness and heat.
Serve it alongside rice, noodles, grilled foods or a sandwich, or add a little to a bowl for crunch and acidity. It is low in calories but high in sodium, so a modest portion can bring plenty of flavour. If you would like a less salty bite, briefly rinse and drain it before serving.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.