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Daikon vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Daikon and Quinoa?

  • Daikon is higher in Vitamin C, yet Quinoa is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Quinoa's daily need coverage for Manganese is 26% more.

We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Quinoa, cooked types 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
:
8
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Iron +272.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +560.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +1560.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Iron +272.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +560.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +1560.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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
3
:
7
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +633.3%
Contains more Fats +1820%
Contains more Carbs +419.5%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +633.3%
Contains more Fats +1820%
Contains more Carbs +419.5%
Contains more Other +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3005.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2295.6%
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3005.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2295.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 0.6g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.1g 1.92g Quinoa
Carbs 4.1g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 18kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 2.5g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 27mg 17mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 16mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 23mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 227mg 172mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.15mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.115mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.038mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0.7µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 28µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.025mg 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.031mg 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.03mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.006mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.028mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.011mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.231g Daikon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.