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Horseradish vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Horseradish and Daikon

  • Horseradish has more Folate, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Daikon is higher in Copper.
  • Horseradish covers your daily Sodium needs 17% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon contains 6 times less Zinc than Horseradish. Horseradish contains 0.83mg of Zinc, while Daikon contains 0.15mg.
  • Daikon has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Horseradish, prepared and Radishes, oriental, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +231.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
~equal in Potassium ~227mg
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Daikon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +590%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.4%
Contains more OtherOther +203.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +664.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +653.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Daikon Opinion
Calories 48kcal 18kcal Horseradish
Protein 1.18g 0.6g Horseradish
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Horseradish
Vitamin C 24.9mg 22mg Horseradish
Net carbs 7.99g 2.5g Horseradish
Carbs 11.29g 4.1g Horseradish
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Horseradish
Calcium 56mg 27mg Horseradish
Potassium 246mg 227mg Horseradish
Iron 0.42mg 0.4mg Horseradish
Sugar 7.99g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g Horseradish
Copper 0.058mg 0.115mg Daikon
Zinc 0.83mg 0.15mg Horseradish
Phosphorus 31mg 23mg Horseradish
Sodium 420mg 21mg Daikon
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Horseradish
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Horseradish
Manganese 0.126mg 0.038mg Horseradish
Selenium 2.8µg 0.7µg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.02mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.02mg Horseradish
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.2mg Horseradish
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.046mg Horseradish
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg Horseradish
Folate 57µg 28µg Horseradish
Choline 6.5mg 7.3mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g 0.017g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.045g Horseradish
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish Daikon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Horseradish
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/nutrients
  2. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.