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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.
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less 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.
Daikon
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Contains more Vitamin C +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +141.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.61
Equal in Water - 91.45
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Other +141.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.61
Equal in Water - 91.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more 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.
Daikon Watermelon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 7.15g Watermelon
Protein 0.6g 0.61g Watermelon
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Watermelon
Carbs 4.1g 7.55g Watermelon
Calories 18kcal 30kcal Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 2.5g 6.2g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 7mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.24mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 11mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 112mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.1mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0.042mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 22mg 8.1mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.021mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.178mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.045mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 3µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.025mg 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.019mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg 0.018mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.015mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg 0.016mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.006mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.