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Pumpkin vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin and Daikon

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , while Daikon has more Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 32% more than Daikon.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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Daikon
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 227
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 227

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +368.1%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
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 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +368.1%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.62
Equal in Other - 0.58
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 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 +20%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.62
Equal in Other - 0.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 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 -18.9%
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 Daikon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 2.5g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.6g Pumpkin
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Daikon
Carbs 4.9g 4.1g Pumpkin
Calories 20kcal 18kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g 2.5g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 15mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 30mg 23mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 227mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 21mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.15mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.089mg 0.038mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 5755IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.02mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.02mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.2mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.138mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.046mg Daikon
Folate 9µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.3µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.003mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.034mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg 0.03mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg 0.006mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.02mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.011mg
Saturated Fat 0.037g 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 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
37%
Pumpkin
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.