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Daikon vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Daikon and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% higher.
  • Daikon has 6 times more Vitamin C than Jerusalem artichoke. Daikon has 22mg of Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.
  • Daikon contains less Sugar.

We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.1%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.1%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
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
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Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +325.4%
Contains more Other +337.9%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +325.4%
Contains more Other +337.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.6g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Daikon
Carbs 4.1g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 18kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 2.5g 9.6g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 27mg 14mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 23mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 227mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 21mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.15mg 0.12mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.038mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 22mg 4mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 28µg 13µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Daikon
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 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.004g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.001g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.