Daikon vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Daikon and Winter squash
- Daikon has more Vitamin C, however, Winter squash has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Winter squash is 29% higher.
- Winter squash has 2 times less Vitamin C than Daikon. Daikon has 22mg of Vitamin C, while Winter squash has 9.6mg.
Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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 | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +392.1% |
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 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
~equal in
Water
~89.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +52.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 0.6g | 0.89g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.5g | 6.05g |
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| Carbs | 4.1g | 8.85g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5223IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.495mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 10.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.072g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.035mg |
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| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.035mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.017mg |
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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
10%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.