Daikon vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are daikon and tomatoes different?
- Daikon is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for tomatoes is 17% higher.
- Daikon contains 2 times more copper than tomatoes. While daikon contains 0.115mg of copper, tomatoes contain only 0.059mg.
Radishes, oriental, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.89g
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.028g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 13.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 7.9µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Folate | 28µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.594mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.1g | 3.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.5g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Potassium | 227mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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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.