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Korean radish

Korean radish is a large, crisp radish commonly used fresh, pickled, or in Korean soups and kimchi.

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About Korean radish

Korean radish is a large, firm radish traditionally associated with Korean cooking. It is often shorter and broader than many elongated radishes, with a pale green shoulder fading to white. It is used raw in salads and garnishes, salted or fermented for kimchi, pickled, and simmered in soups, stews, and braises.

The flesh is crisp and juicy, with a clean radish bite that can become milder and sweeter when cooked or matured. Its firmness makes it suitable for sliced rounds, matchsticks, shredded preparations, and larger pieces that hold their shape during simmering, although the exact texture varies with maturity and preparation.

It is commonly sold as a whole root, trimmed piece, sliced or shredded product, and sometimes with leaves attached. Fresh roots are crisp and juicy; salting, pickling, fermentation, cooking, and shredding progressively change moisture, firmness, and intensity. Leaves may be present but are not necessarily included in a radish-root product.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Korean radish nutrition & diet

Korean radish nutritional value

Reference: Radish(Mu), Korean radish, Root, Raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
21kcal
Protein
0.8g
Carbs
4.7g
Fat
0.1g

Per 100 g edible portion. Rural Development Administration, Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026). Original reference food and preparation are shown; product recipes and moisture can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the peeled or unpeeled edible root according to preparation, noting that trimming changes the reference portion. Fresh slices, cooked radish, pickles, kimchi, and soup preparations should be considered separately because added brine, seasoning, and cooking liquid alter the food form.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to Korean radish root, raw, cooked, pickled, or fermented, with peel and trimmed portions specified.

Diet considerations

Korean radish is plant-derived. Fresh or simply cooked root differs from kimchi, pickles, and seasoned side dishes, which may include salt, sugar, fish sauce, shrimp, or other animal ingredients. Compatibility depends on the preserved recipe, coatings or sauces, and whether the portion is mostly radish or accompanying liquid.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition DB 10.4 — F065002B090a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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