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Daikon vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Daikon and Chicory

  • Daikon is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Chicory is richer in Fiber.
  • Daikon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Daikon has 2 times more Copper than Chicory. While Daikon has 0.115mg of Copper, Chicory has only 0.051mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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
6
:
4
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Potassium - 211
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
Daikon
5
:
5
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.145
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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%
Chicory
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.145
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
3
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Other +20.8%
Contains more Protein +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Other +20.8%
Contains more Protein +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/nutrients
  2. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.