Daikon vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Daikon and Wax gourd
- Wax gourd contains less Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Folate than Daikon.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Daikon is 13% higher.
- Wax gourd has 45 times less Potassium than Daikon. Daikon has 227mg of Potassium, while Wax gourd has 5mg.
Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4440% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +422.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +293.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.4% |
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 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
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Water
~96.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +117.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 0.6g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.5g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 4.1g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
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.