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Daikon vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between daikon and nattō

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin K, fiber, and potassium in nattō is higher than in daikon.
  • Nattō covers your daily need for iron, 103% more than daikon.
  • Daikon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of daikon is 32, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, oriental, raw and Natto.

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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
0
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%
Nattō
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 82% 65% 64% 323% 222% 83% 75% 0.91% 199% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +618.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +703.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.1%
Contains more IronIron +2050%
Contains more CopperCopper +480%
Contains more ZincZinc +1920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +656.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3921.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1157.1%

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
3
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%
Nattō
7
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 43% 0% 0.2% 0% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 0% 58% 6% 31%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7600%
Contains more CholineCholine +680.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
1
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Nattō
4
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +72%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.3%
Contains more OtherOther +227.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
1
33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Nattō
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14194.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Nattō DV% diff.
Iron 0.4mg 8.6mg 103%
Manganese 0.038mg 1.528mg 65%
Copper 0.115mg 0.667mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 6.21g 41%
Protein 0.6g 19.4g 38%
Zinc 0.15mg 3.03mg 26%
Magnesium 16mg 115mg 24%
Phosphorus 23mg 174mg 22%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 23.1µg 19%
Calcium 27mg 217mg 19%
Fats 0.1g 11g 17%
Potassium 227mg 729mg 15%
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g 15%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.8µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.16mg 12%
Calories 18kcal 211kcal 10%
Vitamin C 22mg 13mg 10%
Choline 7.3mg 57mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.03g 1.591g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 2.43g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.13mg 6%
Folate 28µg 8µg 5%
Carbs 4.1g 12.68g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.215mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 21mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 2.5g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 4.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.512mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Nattō
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
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nattō
Nattō is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.