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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, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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.

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.
Daikon
2
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7
Fennel
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +74.2%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +402.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +74.2%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +402.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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
3
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7
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.047
Equal in Folate - 27
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.047
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
1
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4
Fennel
Contains more Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +78%
Contains more Other +81%
Equal in Water - 90.21
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +78%
Contains more Other +81%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
1
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2
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.6%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Daikon Fennel
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 0.6g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 4.1g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 18kcal 31kcal Fennel
Sugar 2.5g 3.93g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 27mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.4mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 23mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 227mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 21mg 52mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0.115mg 0.066mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 22mg 12mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 28µg 27µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.09g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Fennel
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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
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)

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.