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Daikon

Daikon is a mild white radish commonly eaten raw, pickled, braised, or added to soups and stews.

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About Daikon

Daikon is a long, pale radish root with crisp flesh and a white to green-tinged exterior, though round and short varieties also occur. It is commonly eaten raw, pickled, salted, braised, or simmered in soups and stews. The leaves may be present but are not the root itself.

Its flavor is usually mild and peppery when young, becoming sharper with age. Raw flesh is crisp, moist, and firm, while cooking softens its texture and mellows its sharpness. Grating releases a more pronounced radish flavor and produces a loose, juicy texture suited to sauces and garnishes.

Daikon is sold whole, trimmed, or cut, and may also be dried or fermented. Slicing preserves pieces with a fresh crunch; grating breaks down the flesh; salting draws out moisture; and braising or simmering makes the root softer and more integrated into soups, stews, or other dishes.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for daikon

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English

Daikon

English

Daikon radishes

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Daikon nutrition & diet

Daikon nutritional value

Radishes, oriental, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
18kcal
Protein
0.6g
Carbs
4.1g
Fat
0.1g

Reference values for the named food form. Compare the same edible preparation; other recipes and products differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the edible root portion and distinguish raw, pickled, boiled, braised, dried, or fermented preparations. Peeling, trimming, cooking liquid, and added salt or sweeteners can change what the recorded portion represents, especially in condiments or mixed dishes.

Compare the right form: Match fresh daikon root, including peeled or unpeeled edible portion, or the specified cooked, pickled, dried, or fermented form.

Diet considerations

Daikon is plant-derived. Plain raw or cooked root differs from preparations containing sugar, brine, vinegar, animal stock, fish products, or cereal-based accompaniments. Portion and preparation influence the carbohydrate pattern, while pickled, fermented, or preserved forms should be assessed by their complete recipe rather than the root alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Radishes, oriental, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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