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Daikon vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Daikon and Cucumber

  • Daikon has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Folate, however, Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Daikon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains 4 times less Folate than Daikon. Daikon contains 28µg of Folate, while Cucumber contains 7µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Cucumber, with peel, 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.
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Copper +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +107.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Copper +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +107.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 24

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 0.6g 0.65g Cucumber
Fats 0.1g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 4.1g 3.63g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 15kcal Daikon
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.5g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1.6g 0.5g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 16mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.28mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 24mg Cucumber
Potassium 227mg 147mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.115mg 0.041mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 22mg 2.8mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.098mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 7µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.025mg 0.019mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.021mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg 0.029mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg 0.029mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.019mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg 0.022mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.01mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.037g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.005g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.032g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.