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Beetroot vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beetroot and Daikon

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Manganese, while Daikon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 20% more than Daikon.
  • Beetroot has 9 times more Manganese than Daikon. Beetroot has 0.329mg of Manganese, while Daikon has 0.038mg.
  • Daikon is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw 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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
6
:
3
Daikon
Daikon
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%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
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%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
8
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +349%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +349%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
12%
Daikon

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