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Nopales vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nopales and Daikon

  • Nopales have more Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium, while Daikon have more Vitamin C, Copper, and Folate.
  • Nopales covers your daily need of Manganese 18% more than Daikon.
  • Nopales contain 6 times more Calcium than Daikon. While Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, Daikon contains only 27mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, raw 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.
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Daikon
Contains more Calcium +507.4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1102.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +507.4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1102.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Equal in Sodium - 21
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.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Equal in Water - 94.62
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
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 +120%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.017
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.045
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.017
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.045

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 1.32g 0.6g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Daikon
Carbs 3.33g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 16kcal 18kcal Daikon
Sugar 1.15g 2.5g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 27mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.4mg Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 16mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 23mg Daikon
Potassium 257mg 227mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 21mg
Zinc 0.25mg 0.15mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.457mg 0.038mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin C 9.3mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.02mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.02mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.2mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.138mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.046mg Nopales
Folate 3µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.003mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg 0.025mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.026mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg 0.031mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg 0.03mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg 0.006mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.02mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg 0.028mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg 0.011mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.03g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.017g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.045g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (21 mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.