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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +259.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Daikon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
~equal in Water ~94.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 37kcal 18kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.6g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 22mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.32g 2.5g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4.1g Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 27mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 227mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.4mg Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.115mg Daikon
Zinc 0.24mg 0.15mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 23mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 21mg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.038mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
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
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Folate 21µg 28µg Daikon
Choline 14.1mg 7.3mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.03g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.017g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.045g Rutabagas
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
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Daikon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
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.