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Sweet onion vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet onion and Daikon

  • Sweet onion has more Vitamin B6, however, Daikon has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Daikon is 19% higher.
  • Daikon has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Sweet onion. Sweet onion has 0.13mg of Vitamin B6, while Daikon has 0.046mg.
  • Daikon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Onions, sweet, 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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
3
:
7
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
4
:
5
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Daikon
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 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
2
:
3
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Equal in Water - 94.62
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Daikon
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 +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 6.65g 2.5g Sweet onion
Protein 0.8g 0.6g Sweet onion
Fats 0.08g 0.1g Daikon
Carbs 7.55g 4.1g Sweet onion
Calories 32kcal 18kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 0.9g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 20mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 0.26mg 0.4mg Daikon
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 27mg 23mg Sweet onion
Potassium 119mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 8mg 21mg Sweet onion
Zinc 0.13mg 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.056mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.076mg 0.038mg Sweet onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Sweet onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Sweet onion
Vitamin C 4.8mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.02mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.2mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.046mg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.003mg Sweet onion
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.025mg 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.033mg 0.03mg Sweet onion
Methionine 0.009mg 0.006mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.02mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.02mg 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.011mg
Saturated Fat 0.03g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion 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
7%
Sweet onion
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.