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Daikon vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Daikon and Beetroot

  • Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, while Beetroot is higher in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 20% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon has 4 times more Vitamin C than Beetroot. Daikon has 22mg of Vitamin C, while Beetroot has 4.9mg.
  • Daikon is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Beets, raw.

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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.
Daikon
Daikon
3
:
6
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +765.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +765.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
8
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin C +349%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +289.3%
Daikon
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%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +349%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +289.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
4
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +168.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +168.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
0
:
3
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.6g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 4.1g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 18kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 2.5g 6.76g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 27mg 16mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 23mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 227mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 21mg 78mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.115mg 0.075mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 22mg 4.9mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 28µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.025mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.031mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.03mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.006mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.028mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.011mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Daikon
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.