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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +765.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +289.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +349% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.2% |
~equal in
Water
~94.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 1.61g | 0.6g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 22mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.76g | 2.5g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 4.1g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 109µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.045g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.011mg |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)