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Arborio rice vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arborio rice and daikon

  • Arborio rice has more manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B5, while daikon has more vitamin C and potassium.
  • Daikon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 24% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains 11 times more selenium than daikon. While arborio rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, daikon contains only 0.7µg.
  • Daikon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of daikon is 32, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Radishes, oriental, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +265%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +839.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +971.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +773.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Daikon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.3%
Contains more FatsFats +90%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +205.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.045g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Daikon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 22mg 24%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.038mg 14%
Iron 1.46mg 0.4mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.02mg 12%
Selenium 7.5µg 0.7µg 12%
Folate 59µg 28µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.2mg 8%
Carbs 28.73g 4.1g 8%
Calories 130kcal 18kcal 6%
Potassium 26mg 227mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.138mg 5%
Copper 0.072mg 0.115mg 5%
Protein 2.36g 0.6g 4%
Calcium 1mg 27mg 3%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.15mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Phosphorus 33mg 23mg 1%
Sodium 0mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.046mg 1%
Choline 7.3mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 28.73g 2.5g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.017g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.045g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Daikon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Arborio rice
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.