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Broccoli vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Daikon

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , while Daikon is higher in Copper.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 84% more than Daikon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, 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 Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +452.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +452.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 C +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 94.62
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +370%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 2.5g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.6g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 4.1g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 18kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 2.5g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 27mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 23mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 227mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 0.41mg 0.15mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.21mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 0IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 22mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.138mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.046mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 28µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.003mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.026mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.031mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.006mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.011mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Daikon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
65%
Broccoli
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.