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Daikon vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Daikon and Sweet onion

  • Daikon has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Sweet onion has more Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Daikon is 19% higher.
  • Sweet onion has 2 times less Copper than Daikon. Daikon has 0.115mg of Copper, while Sweet onion has 0.056mg.
  • Daikon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Onions, sweet, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Manganese +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
Daikon
5
:
4
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Vitamin C +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
3
:
2
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Equal in Water - 91.24
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Equal in Water - 91.24

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Sweet onion Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 6.65g Sweet onion
Protein 0.6g 0.8g Sweet onion
Fats 0.1g 0.08g Daikon
Carbs 4.1g 7.55g Sweet onion
Calories 18kcal 32kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 2.5g 5.02g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 0.9g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 20mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.26mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 27mg Sweet onion
Potassium 227mg 119mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 8mg Sweet onion
Zinc 0.15mg 0.13mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0.056mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.076mg Sweet onion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Sweet onion
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Sweet onion
Vitamin C 22mg 4.8mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.041mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.133mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.098mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.13mg Sweet onion
Folate 28µg 23µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.009mg Sweet onion
Threonine 0.025mg 0.018mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.014mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg 0.025mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg 0.033mg Sweet onion
Methionine 0.006mg 0.009mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.024mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.028mg 0.02mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.011mg
Saturated Fat 0.03g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Sweet onion
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
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.