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Daikon vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are daikon and kit Kat different?

  • Daikon is higher in vitamin C; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Daikon has less saturated fat.
  • Daikon has a lower glycemic index (32) than kit Kat (50).

Radishes, oriental, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties used 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
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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +487%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +324.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5704.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +985%
Contains more FatsFats +25890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1475.4%
Contains more OtherOther +120.7%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34276.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1888.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.03g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.1g 25.99g 40%
Calories 18kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 4.1g 64.59g 20%
Phosphorus 23mg 135mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.21mg 15%
Protein 0.6g 6.51g 12%
Copper 0.115mg 0.22mg 12%
Calcium 27mg 125mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.64mg 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.117mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 1mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 16mg 37mg 5%
Choline 7.3mg 31mg 4%
Folate 28µg 14µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.02mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Sodium 21mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 2.5g 63.59g N/A
Potassium 227mg 231mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.