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Arrowroot vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arrowroot and Daikon?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Daikon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 78% more.
  • Arrowroot has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Daikon. While Arrowroot has 1.693mg of Vitamin B3, Daikon has only 0.2mg.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Radishes, oriental, raw types 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 Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.3%
Contains more Folate +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1057.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
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 B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +478.3%
Contains more Folate +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1057.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +606.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +226.6%
Contains more Other +144.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +606.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +226.6%
Contains more Other +144.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 2.5g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 0.6g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 4.1g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 18kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 2.5g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 6mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 2.22mg 0.4mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 23mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 227mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 0.63mg 0.15mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.115mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.174mg 0.038mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.02mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.02mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.2mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.138mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.046mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 28µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
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 0.039g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.045g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Daikon
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
35%
Arrowroot
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.