Daikon vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between daikon and pumpkin
- Daikon has more vitamin C; however, pumpkin is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 170% more.
- Daikon contains 3 times more fiber than pumpkin. Daikon contains 1.6g of fiber, while pumpkin contains 0.5g.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin is 52, while the glycemic index of daikon is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Pumpkin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +144.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.9% |
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Fats
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Water
~91.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +800% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 426µg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 9mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.06mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.125mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 340mg | 3% |
| Folate | 28µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.127mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.1g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.5g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 8.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
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.