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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 from 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~22mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~28µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.7%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +828.3%
Contains more WaterWater +58.5%
~equal in Other ~0.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +341.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.5%
~equal in 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.
Cassava Daikon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Daikon Opinion
Calories 160kcal 18kcal Cassava
Protein 1.36g 0.6g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 22mg Daikon
Net carbs 36.26g 2.5g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 4.1g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Cassava
Calcium 16mg 27mg Daikon
Potassium 271mg 227mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.4mg Daikon
Sugar 1.7g 2.5g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.115mg Daikon
Zinc 0.34mg 0.15mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 23mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 21mg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.038mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.02mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.02mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.2mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.046mg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.3µg Cassava
Folate 27µg 28µg Daikon
Choline 23.7mg 7.3mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.017g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.045g Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.003mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.025mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.026mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg 0.031mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg 0.03mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg 0.006mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.02mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg 0.028mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg 0.011mg Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Daikon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Cassava
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
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.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.