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Daikon vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Daikon and Poi different?

  • Daikon is higher in Vitamin C, however, Poi is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Daikon is 20% higher.
  • Daikon contains 4 times more Fiber than Poi. While Daikon contains 1.6g of Fiber, Poi contains only 0.4g.

Radishes, oriental, raw and Poi are the varieties 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.
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
7
Poi
Poi
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +873.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +873.7%
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
Daikon
2
:
8
Poi
Poi
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Daikon
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%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
3
Poi
Poi
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +564.1%
Equal in Other - 0.61
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +564.1%
Equal in Other - 0.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
2
Poi
Poi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Poi
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Poi Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 26.83g Poi
Protein 0.6g 0.38g Daikon
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Poi
Carbs 4.1g 27.23g Poi
Calories 18kcal 112kcal Poi
Sugar 2.5g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 16mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.88mg Poi
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Poi
Phosphorus 23mg 39mg Poi
Potassium 227mg 183mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 12mg Poi
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Poi
Copper 0.115mg 0.166mg Poi
Manganese 0.038mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 0mg 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 22mg 4mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Poi
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.273mg Poi
Folate 28µg 21µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1µg Poi
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 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.011g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.058g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Poi
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
19%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Poi
Poi is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.