Potato vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Potato and Daikon
- Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Daikon has more Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato is 20% higher.
- Daikon has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato. Potato has 1.41mg of Vitamin B3, while Daikon has 0.2mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +476.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +129.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +316.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +415.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +466.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 93kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 0.6g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 22mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 2.5g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 4.1g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 28µg | |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.045g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)