Daikon vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Daikon and Pumpkin
- Daikon has more Vitamin C, while Pumpkin has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
- Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A 32% more than Daikon.
- Daikon contains 5 times more Vitamin C than Pumpkin. While Daikon contains 22mg of Vitamin C, Pumpkin contains only 4.7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, oriental, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +368.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.5% |
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Water
~93.69g
~equal in
Other
~0.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1025% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 0.6g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 4.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.5g | 3.8g |
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| Carbs | 4.1g | 4.9g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5755IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 6.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.004g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.011mg |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.