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Daikon vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Daikon and Cassava

  • Daikon contains less Manganese, and Vitamin B1 than Cassava.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cassava is 15% higher.

Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Cassava, 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
3
:
6
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +910.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Cassava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +910.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Daikon
Daikon
3
:
7
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 20.6
Equal in Folate - 27
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%
Cassava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 20.6
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
4
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +126.7%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +828.3%
Equal in Other - 0.62
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Cassava
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +126.7%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +828.3%
Equal in Other - 0.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
2
Cassava
Cassava
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.048
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Cassava
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.048

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 0.6g 1.36g Cassava
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cassava
Carbs 4.1g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 18kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 2.5g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 27mg 16mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.27mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Cassava
Phosphorus 23mg 27mg Cassava
Potassium 227mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 21mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.15mg 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0.115mg 0.1mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 22mg 20.6mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.107mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 28µg 27µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.025mg 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.031mg 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.03mg 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.006mg 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.028mg 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.011mg 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.074g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava 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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.