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Daikon vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between daikon and dashi

  • Daikon is higher in vitamin C; however, dashi is richer in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Daikon has 20 times more vitamin C than dashi. While daikon has 22mg of vitamin C, dashi has only 1.1mg.
  • Daikon has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Dashi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +592.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3842.9%

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
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Dashi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1130%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1468.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Dashi
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +4013.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2683.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13790%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1482.4%
Contains more OtherOther +284.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
1
33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Dashi
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31458.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9866.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 0.7µg 27.6µg 49%
Sodium 21mg 1067mg 45%
Protein 0.6g 16.7g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.43mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 4.485g 30%
Vitamin C 22mg 1.1mg 23%
Calories 18kcal 438kcal 21%
Fats 0.1g 13.89g 21%
Carbs 4.1g 64.88g 20%
Phosphorus 23mg 166mg 20%
Choline 7.3mg 114.5mg 19%
Calcium 27mg 187mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.03g 3.433g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.46mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 5.365g 13%
Copper 0.115mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Magnesium 16mg 56mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 1.03mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0.2g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 3%
Potassium 227mg 309mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Folate 28µg 21µg 2%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 2.5g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 14.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Dashi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Daikon
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.403g)

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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.