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Daikon vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between daikon and drumstick tree

  • Drumstick tree is richer than daikon in vitamin C, vitamin B5, manganese, magnesium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily vitamin C needs 132% more than daikon.
  • Daikon has a higher glycemic index (32) than drumstick tree (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Drumstick pods, 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.36mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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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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%
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +475.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +250%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108%
Contains more OtherOther +67.2%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1400%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +500%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.033g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 22mg 141mg 132%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.794mg 13%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.259mg 10%
Magnesium 16mg 45mg 7%
Potassium 227mg 461mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.12mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g 6%
Folate 28µg 44µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.074mg 4%
Phosphorus 23mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.62mg 3%
Copper 0.115mg 0.084mg 3%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.45mg 3%
Protein 0.6g 2.1g 3%
Choline 7.3mg 1%
Calories 18kcal 37kcal 1%
Sodium 21mg 42mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 0.36mg 1%
Carbs 4.1g 8.53g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 2.5g 5.33g N/A
Calcium 27mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.03g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.003g 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.