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Chinese broccoli vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese broccoli and Daikon different?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Daikon is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese broccoli is 70% higher.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Radishes, oriental, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +270.4%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Manganese +594.7%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +88.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +270.4%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Manganese +594.7%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +88.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Daikon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 1.14g 0.6g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 22kcal 18kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 27mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.4mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 23mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 227mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 21mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.15mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.264mg 0.038mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 22mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.138mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.046mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 28µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.3µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.017g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.045g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Daikon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chinese broccoli
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.