Daikon vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between daikon and minestrone
- Daikon is richer in vitamin C and copper, while minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
- Daikon covers your daily vitamin C needs 24% more than minestrone.
- Daikon has 5 times more magnesium than minestrone. Daikon has 16mg of magnesium, while minestrone has 3mg.
- Daikon is lower in sodium.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index (47) than daikon (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +125.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +106.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4300% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +195% |
Contains more FatsFats | +940% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
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Water
~91.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1605.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +922.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 22mg | 0.5mg | 24% |
Sodium | 21mg | 254mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.115mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 0.4g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 49µg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.46g | 3% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
Potassium | 227mg | 130mg | 3% |
Folate | 28µg | 15µg | 3% |
Protein | 0.6g | 1.77g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.23g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.29g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Calories | 18kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
Calcium | 27mg | 14mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.1g | 1.04g | 1% |
Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 4.1g | 4.66g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.5g | 4.26g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.028mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?

Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Daikon is relatively richer in vitamins