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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +4440%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Copper +422.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Zinc +293.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.38
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +4440%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Copper +422.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Zinc +293.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.38

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.06
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 96.06

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 +95.6%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Daikon Wax gourd
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 2.04g Daikon
Protein 0.6g 0.4g Daikon
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 4.1g 3.04g Daikon
Calories 18kcal 14kcal Daikon
Sugar 2.5g 1.18g Wax gourd
Fiber 1.6g 1g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 18mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.38mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 17mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 5mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 107mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.115mg 0.022mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.056mg Wax gourd
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Daikon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Wax gourd
Vitamin C 22mg 10.5mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.001mg Daikon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.384mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.121mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.032mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 4µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.002mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg 0.009mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.003mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Wax gourd
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
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.