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Zucchini vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Zucchini and Daikon?

  • Zucchini is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Daikon is higher in Copper.
  • Zucchini has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Daikon. While Zucchini has 0.094mg of Vitamin B2, Daikon has only 0.02mg.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
6
:
4
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +365.8%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Copper +117%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +365.8%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Copper +117%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.4

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
8
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.9%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.9%
Contains more Folate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
3
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +101.7%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Equal in Water - 94.62
Equal in Other - 0.58
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +101.7%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Equal in Water - 94.62
Equal in Other - 0.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 1.21g 0.6g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.1g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 17kcal 18kcal Daikon
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 2.5g
Fiber 1g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 16mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 0.37mg 0.4mg Daikon
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 23mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 227mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 21mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.15mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.177mg 0.038mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.2mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.138mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.046mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.003mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg 0.025mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg 0.031mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.03mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg 0.006mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg 0.028mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg 0.011mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.045g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.5 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.