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.
- Chicory has a lower glycemic index (0) than daikon (32).
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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Carbs
~4.1g
~equal in
Water
~94.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +750% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 22mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
| Folate | 37µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4g | 4.1g | 0% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 227mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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.