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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +365.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
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Water
~94.62g
~equal in
Other
~0.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 0.6g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 22mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 2.5g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 4.1g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.5g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.045g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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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?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.5 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.