Salsify vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsify and daikon different?
- Salsify is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, manganese, and fiber, while daikon is higher in vitamin C and copper.
- Daikon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 19% more than salsify.
- Salsify contains 9 times more vitamin B2 than daikon. Salsify contains 0.173mg of vitamin B2, while daikon contains 0.02mg.
Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, oriental, raw types were used 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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +452.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +765% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +378.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +355% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +274.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +466.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 22mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.73g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 18kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 25.9mg | 7.3mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.138mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 227mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.26g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)