Daikon vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between daikon and fennel?
- Daikon is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet fennel is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
- Fennel's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 52% more.
- Daikon has 2 times more vitamin C than fennel. While daikon has 22mg of vitamin C, fennel has only 12mg.
- The glycemic index of daikon is lower.
We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +74.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +402.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 62.8µg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.191mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 414mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.73mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.232mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 13.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.1g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.5g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Folate | 28µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.068g | 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)