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Daikon vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between daikon and focaccia

  • Daikon has more vitamin C, while focaccia has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Focaccia covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 38% more than daikon.
  • The amount of sodium in daikon is lower.
  • Daikon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of daikon is 32, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, oriental, raw and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +690%
Contains more ZincZinc +786.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +857.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2171.4%

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 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1735%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +392.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1361.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7790%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +773.7%
Contains more OtherOther +177.6%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33252.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2108.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.47mg 38%
Iron 0.4mg 3.16mg 35%
Folate 28µg 138µg 28%
Selenium 0.7µg 15.9µg 28%
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg 24%
Sodium 21mg 561mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.67mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.301mg 22%
Protein 0.6g 8.77g 16%
Phosphorus 23mg 128mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 5.67g 14%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.364mg 14%
Calories 18kcal 249kcal 12%
Fats 0.1g 7.89g 12%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.33mg 11%
Carbs 4.1g 35.82g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.645mg 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.994g 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.113mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.03g 0.877g 4%
Potassium 227mg 114mg 3%
Copper 0.115mg 0.091mg 3%
Choline 7.3mg 2.9mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 35mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g 1%
Net carbs 2.5g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 1.75g 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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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.