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Chicory vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicory and Daikon

  • Chicory is higher in Fiber, however, Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daikon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Chicory has 2 times more Fiber than Daikon. While Chicory has 3.1g of Fiber, Daikon has only 1.6g.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, 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.
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Daikon
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 227
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 227
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 B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.138
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 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 B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.138
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +50%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.045
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.045

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Daikon
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 0.9g 0.6g Chicory
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 4g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 17kcal 18kcal Daikon
Sugar 2.5g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 0.24mg 0.4mg Daikon
Magnesium 10mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 26mg 23mg Chicory
Potassium 211mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 2mg 21mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.15mg Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.1mg 0.038mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin C 2.8mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.02mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.02mg Chicory
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.2mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.138mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.046mg Daikon
Folate 37µg 28µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.003mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.025mg
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.026mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.031mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg 0.03mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.02mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg 0.028mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg 0.011mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.03g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Daikon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
7%
Chicory
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory 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 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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.