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Daikon vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Daikon and Leek?

  • Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Daikon has 2 times more Vitamin C than Leek. Daikon has 22mg of Vitamin C, while Leek has 12mg.

We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
Daikon
2
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8
Leek
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +1165.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Sodium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +1165.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Sodium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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
1
:
9
Leek
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.5%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.5%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
1
:
4
Leek
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +245.1%
Contains more Other +81%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +245.1%
Contains more Other +81%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
2
:
1
Leek
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.9%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Leek Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 12.35g Leek
Protein 0.6g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Leek
Carbs 4.1g 14.15g Leek
Calories 18kcal 61kcal Leek
Sugar 2.5g 3.9g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 27mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.4mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 23mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 227mg 180mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.15mg 0.12mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.038mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 22mg 12mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 28µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0.3µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.025mg 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.031mg 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.03mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.006mg 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.028mg 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.011mg 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.04g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.004g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.