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Nori vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nori and Daikon?

  • Daikon has less Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Nori.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Manganese is 41% higher.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Radishes, oriental, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Nori
7
:
2
Daikon
Contains more Calcium +159.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +159.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
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.
Nori
10
:
0
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.7%
Contains more Folate +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.7%
Contains more Folate +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
:
1
Daikon
Contains more Protein +868.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Water +11.3%
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +868.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Water +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
1
Daikon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 2.5g Nori
Protein 5.81g 0.6g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 4.1g Nori
Calories 35kcal 18kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g 2.5g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 70mg 27mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.4mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 58mg 23mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 227mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 1.05mg 0.15mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.115mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.038mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 22mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.02mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.02mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.2mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.138mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.046mg Nori
Folate 146µg 28µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 0.3µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.003mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.025mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.026mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.031mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.03mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.006mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.02mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.028mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.011mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.03g Daikon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.017g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.045g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.