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Daikon vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Daikon and Broccoli

  • Daikon is richer in Copper, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 84% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon has 2 times more Copper than Broccoli. Daikon has 0.115mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
8
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +452.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +452.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%

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.
Daikon
Daikon
0
:
10
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%
Daikon
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
3
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Daikon Broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 0.6g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.1g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 4.1g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 18kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 2.5g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 1.6g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 27mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.4mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 23mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 227mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 21mg 33mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.115mg 0.049mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 22mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 28µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 0.3µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.025mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.031mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.03mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.006mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.028mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.011mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.039g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.011g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.038g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
11%
Daikon
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.