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Daikon vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between daikon and turmeric

  • Daikon has more vitamin C, while turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 859% more than daikon.
  • Daikon contains 31 times more vitamin C than turmeric. While daikon contains 22mg of vitamin C, turmeric contains only 0.7mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of daikon is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, oriental, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +816.3%
Contains more IronIron +13650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1030.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52005.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +574%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +636.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1513.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1537.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1120.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2541.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1580%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.038mg 19.8mg 859%
Iron 0.4mg 55mg 683%
Copper 0.115mg 1.3mg 132%
Fiber 1.6g 22.7g 84%
Potassium 227mg 2080mg 55%
Magnesium 16mg 208mg 46%
Zinc 0.15mg 4.5mg 40%
Phosphorus 23mg 299mg 39%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin C 22mg 0.7mg 24%
Carbs 4.1g 67.14g 21%
Protein 0.6g 9.68g 18%
Calories 18kcal 312kcal 15%
Calcium 27mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.15mg 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.542mg 8%
Choline 7.3mg 49.2mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.03g 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.35mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.107mg 5%
Fats 0.1g 3.25g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg 3%
Folate 28µg 20µg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 2.5g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 3.21g N/A
Sodium 21mg 27mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Daikon
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.