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Chinese cabbage vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and Daikon?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese, yet Daikon is richer in Copper.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 38% higher.

We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +318.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Potassium - 227
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +318.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Potassium - 227

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 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.7%
Contains more Folate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
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 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.7%
Contains more Folate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Equal in Water - 94.62
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 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 +150%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cabbage Daikon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Chinese cabbage Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 1.5g 0.6g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 2.18g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 13kcal 18kcal Daikon
Sugar 1.18g 2.5g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 105mg 27mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.4mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 37mg 23mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 252mg 227mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 65mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 0.19mg 0.15mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.021mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.159mg 0.038mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 4468IU 0IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 22mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.02mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.02mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.2mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.046mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 28µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg 0.3µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.003mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg 0.025mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg 0.031mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg 0.03mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg 0.006mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.02mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg 0.028mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg 0.011mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.03g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.045g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage 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
56%
Chinese cabbage
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.