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Daikon vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Daikon and Sunflower oil

  • Daikon has more Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 274% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
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 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +99900%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +99900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271664.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80788.9%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271664.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80788.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 0g Daikon
Protein 0.6g 0g Daikon
Fats 0.1g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 4.1g 0g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 2.5g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 0mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 0mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 0mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 0mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.15mg 0mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Daikon
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Daikon
Vitamin E 0mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 22mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 0µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg 0mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg 0mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg 0mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg 0mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg 0mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 13g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.