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Prunes vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prunes and Daikon

  • Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Daikon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Prunes's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.
  • Prunes has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Daikon. While Prunes has 1.882mg of Vitamin B3, Daikon has only 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Prunes
Prunes
9
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +222.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +686.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +222.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +686.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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.
Prunes
Prunes
8
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +841%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
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 B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +841%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
4
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +263.3%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +1458%
Contains more Other +355.2%
Contains more Water +206%
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 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 +263.3%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +1458%
Contains more Other +355.2%
Contains more Water +206%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
2
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 2.5g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 0.6g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 4.1g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 18kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 7.1g 1.6g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 27mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.4mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 16mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 23mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 227mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 21mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.15mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.115mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.038mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 781IU 0IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.02mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.02mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.2mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.138mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.046mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0.3µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.003mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg 0.025mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.026mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg 0.031mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0.03mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg 0.006mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.02mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg 0.028mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg 0.011mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.017g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.045g Prunes

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes 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
31%
Prunes
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.