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Rutabagas vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rutabagas and Daikon

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin B1, however, Daikon is higher in Copper.
  • Daikon contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Daikon contains 0.02mg.
  • Daikon has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Rutabagas, raw 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 Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +244.7%
Contains more Copper +259.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +244.7%
Contains more Copper +259.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 C +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +110.2%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Equal in Water - 94.62
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +80%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +110.2%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.6%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 2.5g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.6g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4.1g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 18kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 27mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.4mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 23mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 227mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 21mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.15mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.131mg 0.038mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 22mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.2mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.138mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.046mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
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 0.027g 0.03g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.017g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.045g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.