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Daikon vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Daikon and Sweet potato different?

  • Daikon is richer in Folate, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 107% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon contains 5 times more Folate than Sweet potato. Daikon contains 28µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.

Radishes, oriental, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types were 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 less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +40.7%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +1207.9%
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +40.7%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +1207.9%

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 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +235%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +405.1%
Contains more Other +132.8%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +235%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +405.1%
Contains more Other +132.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 0.6g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Sweet potato
Carbs 4.1g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 18kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 2.5g 6.48g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 27mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.4mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 23mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 227mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 21mg 36mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.115mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.038mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 22mg 19.6mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 28µg 6µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.025mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.031mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.03mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.006mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.028mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.011mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.052g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.002g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Sweet potato
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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.