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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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 Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Iron - 0.38
Equal in Phosphorus - 23
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Iron - 0.38
Equal in Phosphorus - 23

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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Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.018
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.018
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195%
Contains more Fats +940%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Equal in Water - 91.33
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +195%
Contains more Fats +940%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1605.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +922.2%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1605.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Daikon Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 0.6g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 0.1g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 4.1g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 18kcal 34kcal Minestrone
Sugar 2.5g Minestrone
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 14mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.38mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 3mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 23mg
Potassium 227mg 130mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 254mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.115mg 0.051mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 22mg 0.5mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.018mg Daikon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 15µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.025mg 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.031mg 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.03mg 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.006mg 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.028mg 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.011mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.23g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Minestrone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Daikon
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.