Cassava vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cassava and daikon
- Daikon contains less manganese and vitamin B1 than cassava.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cassava is 15% higher.
- Daikon has 4 times less vitamin B1 than cassava. Cassava has 0.087mg of vitamin B1, while daikon has 0.02mg.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index than daikon.
Food types used in this article are Cassava, 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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +910.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +828.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +341.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.045g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.038mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 4.1g | 11% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 18kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 7.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 227mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Folate | 27µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.