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Daikon vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between daikon and lotus root

  • Daikon contains less vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, and iron than lotus root.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lotus root is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Lotus root, raw.

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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 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +586.8%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.2%
Contains more OtherOther +67.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g

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
43% 29% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.03g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Lotus root DV% diff.
Vitamin C 22mg 44mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.258mg 16%
Copper 0.115mg 0.257mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.22mg 15%
Fiber 1.6g 4.9g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.16mg 12%
Phosphorus 23mg 100mg 11%
Potassium 227mg 556mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 1.16mg 10%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.261mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.377mg 5%
Folate 28µg 13µg 4%
Carbs 4.1g 17.23g 4%
Protein 0.6g 2.6g 4%
Calories 18kcal 74kcal 3%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.39mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 45mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 40mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg 1%
Choline 7.3mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 2.5g 12.33g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.03g 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.02g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.051mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.094mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.055mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Daikon Lotus root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.03 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.