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Daikon vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Daikon and Nopales

  • Daikon has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Folate, while Nopales has more Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Nopales covers your daily need of Manganese 18% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon contains 9 times more Folate than Nopales. While Daikon contains 28µg of Folate, Nopales contain only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, oriental, raw and Nopales, 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
2
:
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Contains more Calcium +507.4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1102.6%
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Contains more Calcium +507.4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1102.6%
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
:
Contains more Vitamin C +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
3
:
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Water - 94.12
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 1.13g Daikon
Protein 0.6g 1.32g Nopales
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Daikon
Carbs 4.1g 3.33g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 16kcal Daikon
Sugar 2.5g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 27mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.4mg 0.59mg Nopales
Magnesium 16mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 23mg 16mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 21mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.115mg 0.052mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin C 22mg 9.3mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.012mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.041mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.41mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.07mg Nopales
Folate 28µg 3µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.025mg 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.031mg 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.03mg 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.006mg 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.028mg 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.011mg 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Daikon Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (21 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.