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Butterbur vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterbur and Daikon?

  • Daikon has less Potassium, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Calcium than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Potassium is 13% higher.
  • Butterbur has 7 times more Manganese than Daikon. Butterbur has 0.274mg of Manganese, while Daikon has 0.038mg.

We used Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Radishes, oriental, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +281.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +621.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +281.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +621.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15

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 C +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 C +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +151.7%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Equal in Water - 94.62
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Other +151.7%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 2.5g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 0.6g Daikon
Fats 0.04g 0.1g Daikon
Carbs 3.61g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 14kcal 18kcal Daikon
Sugar 2.5g Butterbur
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 103mg 27mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.4mg Daikon
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 12mg 23mg Daikon
Potassium 655mg 227mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 21mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.15mg Butterbur
Copper 0.103mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.274mg 0.038mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Butterbur
Vitamin C 31.5mg 22mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.046mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 28µg Daikon
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 0.03g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.