Daikon vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are daikon and red potato different?
- Daikon is richer in vitamin C, while red potato is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
- Red potato covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 13% more than daikon.
- Daikon contains 2 times more vitamin C than red potato. Daikon contains 22mg of vitamin C, while red potato contains 12.6mg.
- Red potato has a higher glycemic index (89) than daikon (32).
Radishes, oriental, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh, and skin, baked types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.3% |
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 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +697.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +750% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.043g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.212mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 12.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.595mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 545mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 4.1g | 19.59g | 5% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 18.9mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.5g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sodium | 21mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 28µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.039mg | 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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)