Daikon vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Daikon and Watermelon?
- Watermelon has less Vitamin C, Copper, and Folate than Daikon.
- Daikon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 15% higher.
- Daikon has 9 times more Folate than Watermelon. Daikon has 28µg of Folate, while Watermelon has 3µg.
- Daikon contains less Sugar.
We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Watermelon, 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.
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Calcium
+285.7%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+109.1%
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Potassium
+102.7%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+173.8%
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Selenium
+75%
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Sodium
-95.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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Calcium
+285.7%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+109.1%
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Potassium
+102.7%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+173.8%
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Selenium
+75%
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Sodium
-95.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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.
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Vitamin C
+171.6%
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Vitamin B3
+12.4%
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Folate
+833.3%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+65%
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Vitamin B5
+60.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045
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Vitamin C
+171.6%
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Vitamin B3
+12.4%
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Folate
+833.3%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+65%
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Vitamin B5
+60.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+141.7%
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Fats
+50%
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Carbs
+84.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.61
Equal in Water - 91.45
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
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+141.7%
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Fats
+50%
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Carbs
+84.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.61
Equal in Water - 91.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+117.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.045 g
Saturated Fat:
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
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Saturated Fat
-46.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+117.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 2.5g | 7.15g | |
Protein | 0.6g | 0.61g | |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | |
Carbs | 4.1g | 7.55g | |
Calories | 18kcal | 30kcal | |
Fructose | 3.36g | ||
Sugar | 2.5g | 6.2g | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 0.4g | |
Calcium | 27mg | 7mg | |
Iron | 0.4mg | 0.24mg | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg | |
Phosphorus | 23mg | 11mg | |
Potassium | 227mg | 112mg | |
Sodium | 21mg | 1mg | |
Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | |
Copper | 0.115mg | 0.042mg | |
Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 569IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 28µg | |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.05mg | |
Vitamin C | 22mg | 8.1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.178mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.221mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.045mg | |
Folate | 28µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.007mg | |
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.019mg | |
Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.018mg | |
Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.062mg | |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.006mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | |
Valine | 0.028mg | 0.016mg | |
Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.006mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.016g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.037g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.05g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.