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Daikon vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between daikon and monterey Jack

  • Daikon has more vitamin C; however, monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily saturated fat needs 95% more than daikon.
  • Daikon has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Cheese, monterey.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +259.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2663%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1830.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +111%

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +502.9%
Contains more WaterWater +130.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3980%
Contains more FatsFats +30180%
Contains more OtherOther +512.1%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51376.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1897.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.03g 19.066g 87%
Calcium 27mg 746mg 72%
Phosphorus 23mg 444mg 60%
Protein 0.6g 24.48g 48%
Fats 0.1g 30.28g 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.39mg 28%
Zinc 0.15mg 3mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Sodium 21mg 600mg 25%
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Calories 18kcal 373kcal 18%
Copper 0.115mg 0.032mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.899g 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Iron 0.4mg 0.72mg 4%
Potassium 227mg 81mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.079mg 3%
Folate 28µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.093mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg 1%
Choline 7.3mg 15.4mg 1%
Carbs 4.1g 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 2.5g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $3.8)

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.