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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+92.9%
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Zinc
+25%
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Iron
+750%
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Phosphorus
+239.1%
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Potassium
+89%
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Sodium
-81%
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Copper
+21.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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Calcium
+92.9%
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Zinc
+25%
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Iron
+750%
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Phosphorus
+239.1%
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Potassium
+89%
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Sodium
-81%
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Copper
+21.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+450%
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Folate
+115.4%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+900%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+550%
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Vitamin B5
+187.7%
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Vitamin B6
+67.4%
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Vitamin C
+450%
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Folate
+115.4%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+900%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+550%
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Vitamin B5
+187.7%
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Vitamin B6
+67.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 2.5g | 15.84g |
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Protein | 0.6g | 2g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.01g |
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Carbs | 4.1g | 17.44g |
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Calories | 18kcal | 73kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 2.5g | 9.6g |
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Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | |
Calcium | 27mg | 14mg |
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Iron | 0.4mg | 3.4mg |
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Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 23mg | 78mg |
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Potassium | 227mg | 429mg |
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Sodium | 21mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.12mg |
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Copper | 0.115mg | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 22mg | 4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.397mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 28µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.003mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.025mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.026mg | mg |
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Leucine | 0.031mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.03mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.006mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.028mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.011mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.004g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
14

33

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
4%

12%

Carbohydrates
4%

17%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food is cheaper?

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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.