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Daikon vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Daikon and Red cabbage

  • Daikon has more Copper, however, Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 39% more.
  • Daikon contains 7 times more Copper than Red cabbage. Daikon contains 0.115mg of Copper, while Red cabbage contains 0.017mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Cabbage, red, 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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +576.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +539.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 243
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +576.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +539.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 243

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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Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 90.39
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.8%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 0.6g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Red cabbage
Carbs 4.1g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 18kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.5g 3.83g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 27mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 23mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 227mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 21mg 27mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.115mg 0.017mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 22mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 28µg 18µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.025mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.031mg 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.03mg 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.006mg 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.028mg 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.011mg 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.012g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.