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Daikon vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Daikon and Shortbread

  • Daikon has more Vitamin C, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Folate.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% more.
  • Daikon contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Iron +645%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +934.2%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Iron +645%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +934.2%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%

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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2528.3%
Contains more Protein +795%
Contains more Fats +26120%
Contains more Carbs +1455.6%
Contains more Other +77.6%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2528.3%
Contains more Protein +795%
Contains more Fats +26120%
Contains more Carbs +1455.6%
Contains more Other +77.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39358.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18402.2%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39358.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18402.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.6g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 4.1g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 18kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 2.5g 21.65g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 13mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 227mg 88mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 353mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.115mg 0.09mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 28µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 8.105g Daikon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.