Brown rice vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brown rice and daikon?
- Brown rice is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc, yet daikon is higher in vitamin C.
- Brown rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% more.
- Brown rice has 13 times more vitamin B3 than daikon. While brown rice has 2.561mg of vitamin B3, daikon has only 0.2mg.
- The glycemic index of daikon is lower.
We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Radishes, oriental, raw types in this article.
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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 | +143.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +373.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +347.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2463.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +728.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +523.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2070.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +713.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.038mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 23mg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 4.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 18kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.138mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 227mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.045g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 7.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
13%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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.