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Pumpkin flowers vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Daikon?

  • Daikon has less Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin C than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 11% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 2 times more Phosphorus than Daikon. Pumpkin flowers have 49mg of Phosphorus, while Daikon has 23mg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, 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.
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
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 C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +110.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
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 C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Folate +110.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 94.62
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 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 +71.7%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 2.5g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 0.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Daikon
Carbs 3.28g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 15kcal 18kcal Daikon
Sugar 2.5g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 39mg 27mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.4mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 23mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 5mg 21mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg Daikon
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 1947IU 0IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 28mg 22mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.02mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.02mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.2mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Daikon
Folate 59µg 28µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers 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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.