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Mandarin orange vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mandarin orange and Daikon different?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Daikon is higher in Copper.
  • Mandarin orange contains 4 times more Sugar than Daikon. Mandarin orange contains 10.58g of Sugar, while Daikon contains 2.5g.

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Radishes, oriental, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
7
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Calcium +37%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +37%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
8
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +225.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +225.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +56.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 2.5g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.6g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.1g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 4.1g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 18kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 27mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.4mg Daikon
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 20mg 23mg Daikon
Potassium 166mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 2mg 21mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.042mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.039mg 0.038mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 22mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.138mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.046mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.016mg 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.028mg 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.032mg 0.03mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.021mg 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.011mg
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.017g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.045g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Daikon
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
17%
Mandarin orange
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.