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Daikon vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Daikon and Yam

  • Daikon is higher in Vitamin C, however, Yam is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Yam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 19% higher.
  • Daikon has 5 times more Sugar than Yam. While Daikon has 2.5g of Sugar, Yam has only 0.5g.

The food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, raw and Yam, raw.

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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.
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
8
Yam
Yam
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.1%
Contains more Potassium +259.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +944.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.1%
Contains more Potassium +259.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +944.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
Daikon
2
:
8
Yam
Yam
Contains more Vitamin C +28.7%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +537%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Daikon
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%
Yam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.7%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +537%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
1
:
4
Yam
Yam
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Protein +155%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +580%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Protein +155%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +580%
Contains more Other +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
Daikon
2
:
1
Yam
Yam
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.9%
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Daikon Yam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Yam Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 23.78g Yam
Protein 0.6g 1.53g Yam
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Yam
Carbs 4.1g 27.88g Yam
Calories 18kcal 118kcal Yam
Sugar 2.5g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 27mg 17mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.54mg Yam
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Yam
Phosphorus 23mg 55mg Yam
Potassium 227mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 21mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 0.15mg 0.24mg Yam
Copper 0.115mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.038mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 22mg 17.1mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.032mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 28µg 23µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.025mg 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.031mg 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.03mg 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.006mg 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.028mg 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.011mg 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.037g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.006g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.076g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Daikon Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.