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Daikon vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Daikon and Ham

  • Daikon has more Vitamin C, however, Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Ham is 61% higher.
  • Daikon is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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
Daikon
4
:
6
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +752.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +1820%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +752.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +1820%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%

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
Daikon
3
:
8
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Daikon
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%
Ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Carbs +173.3%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +3388.3%
Contains more Fats +5430%
Contains more Other +653.4%
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Carbs +173.3%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +3388.3%
Contains more Fats +5430%
Contains more Other +653.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
2
Ham
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15311.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15311.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Ham Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 1.5g Daikon
Protein 0.6g 20.93g Ham
Fats 0.1g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 4.1g 1.5g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 145kcal Ham
Sugar 2.5g 0g Ham
Fiber 1.6g 0g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 8mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 227mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 21mg 1203mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.115mg 0.079mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 0.7µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 28µg 3µg Daikon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.025mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.031mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.03mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.006mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.028mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.011mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 1.81g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Ham
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.