Daikon vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between daikon and russet potatoes?
- Daikon is richer in vitamin C, yet russet potatoes are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Russet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
- Daikon has 3 times more vitamin C than russet potatoes. Daikon has 22mg of vitamin C, while russet potatoes have 8.3mg.
- Daikon has a lower glycemic index than russet potatoes.
We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh, and skin, baked types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
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 | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +574% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +669.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.354mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 8.3mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 550mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 1.07mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.228mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.348mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.1g | 21.44g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 97kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 2.63g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 28µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.5g | 19.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.08g | N/A |
| Sodium | 21mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% |
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:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +422.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.8% |
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +466.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.032g
