Cauliflower vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cauliflower and daikon
- Cauliflower has more vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, choline, and manganese; however, daikon is higher in copper.
- Cauliflower covers your daily vitamin C needs 29% more than daikon.
- Daikon contains 52 times less vitamin K than cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 15.5µg of vitamin K, while daikon contains 0.3µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cauliflower, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +506.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
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Water
~94.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
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 | +100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 22mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.046mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.138mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 7.3mg | 7% |
| Folate | 57µg | 28µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 0.6g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 227mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 4.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 30mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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 contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower 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 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.