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Daikon vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between daikon and poppy seed

  • Daikon has more vitamin C, while poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 290% more than daikon.
  • Daikon contains 22 times more vitamin C than poppy seed. While daikon contains 22mg of vitamin C, poppy seed contains only 1mg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of daikon is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, oriental, raw and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2068.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5225.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.7%
Contains more IronIron +2340%
Contains more CopperCopper +1314.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +5166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3682.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1828.6%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1490.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2898.3%
Contains more FatsFats +41460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +586.1%
Contains more OtherOther +998.3%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35088.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63386.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.038mg 6.707mg 290%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.115mg 1.627mg 168%
Calcium 27mg 1438mg 141%
Phosphorus 23mg 870mg 121%
Iron 0.4mg 9.76mg 117%
Magnesium 16mg 347mg 79%
Fiber 1.6g 19.5g 72%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.854mg 70%
Zinc 0.15mg 7.9mg 70%
Fats 0.1g 41.56g 64%
Protein 0.6g 17.99g 35%
Calories 18kcal 525kcal 25%
Selenium 0.7µg 13.5µg 23%
Vitamin C 22mg 1mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.03g 4.517g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.247mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 5.982g 15%
Potassium 227mg 719mg 14%
Folate 28µg 82µg 14%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.77mg 12%
Carbs 4.1g 28.13g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.324mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.896mg 4%
Net carbs 2.5g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 21mg 26mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Choline 7.3mg 8.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.