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Daikon vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Daikon and Spirulina?

  • Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% higher.
  • Daikon has 24 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina. Daikon has 22mg of Vitamin C, while Spirulina has 0.9mg.

We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw 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.
Daikon
Daikon
4
:
5
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Iron +597.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +419.1%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Iron +597.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +419.1%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
Daikon
3
:
7
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Vitamin C +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
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%
Spirulina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
3
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
Contains more Protein +886.7%
Contains more Fats +290%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Equal in Other - 0.6
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
Contains more Protein +886.7%
Contains more Fats +290%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Equal in Other - 0.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
2
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.6%
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Spirulina
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 2.02g Daikon
Protein 0.6g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.1g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 4.1g 2.42g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 26kcal Spirulina
Sugar 2.5g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 12mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 23mg 11mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 127mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 98mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg Spirulina
Copper 0.115mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.038mg 0.186mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 22mg 0.9mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.034mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 9µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.025mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.031mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.03mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.006mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.028mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.011mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.135g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.