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Daikon vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Daikon and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 16% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Daikon contains 22mg of Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg.

Radishes, oriental, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types were used in this article.

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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 +200%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
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 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
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 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Protein +216.7%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +173.2%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Equal in Water - 85.4
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Protein +216.7%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +173.2%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Equal in Water - 85.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 0.6g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 4.1g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 18kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 2.5g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 9mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 227mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg Daikon
Selenium 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 22mg 11mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Daikon
Folate 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Peruvian groundcherry
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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.