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Daikon vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Daikon and Butterbur?

  • Daikon has less Potassium, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Calcium than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Potassium is 13% higher.
  • Daikon has 3 times more Folate than Butterbur. Daikon has 28µg of Folate, while Butterbur has 10µg.

We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Calcium +281.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +621.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Calcium +281.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +621.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.16

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
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +151.7%
Equal in Water - 94.5
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +151.7%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 0.6g 0.39g Daikon
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Daikon
Carbs 4.1g 3.61g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 14kcal Daikon
Sugar 2.5g Butterbur
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.4mg 0.1mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 12mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 21mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.15mg 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.115mg 0.103mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin C 22mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.032mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 28µg 10µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Butterbur
Low Fats diet ok
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
11%
Daikon
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 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.
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/nutrients
  2. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.