Daikon Radish
The giant white radish famous in Japanese and Korean cooking: a bright white root brimming with crisp water and natural digestive enzymes. It contains almost no net carbohydrate, so a glycemic index does not apply, and it is a legend for digestive comfort and staying slim.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Finely grate a small amount and eat it with fish, seafood and grilled meat; the enzymes in daikon help break down fat and ease digestion.
Best preparation methods
Eat it raw and crunchy in salads, or cut it into cubes and cook it in miso and other Asian soups, where it turns soft and translucent and absorbs all the flavour.
Important Nutritional Note
Daikon is rich in the natural enzymes diastase and amylase that support healthy digestion; an exceptional vegetable for filling the stomach with fibre without adding sugar or calories.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 9 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.6 g | 0.8 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 18 kcal per 100 g, ranking 11 of 48 in Vegetables (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Daikon Radish good for weight loss?
Yes. Daikon Radish is very low in calories (18 kcal per 100 g), so you can eat a generous amount to add volume and fullness to a meal without many calories.
How does Daikon Radish affect blood sugar?
Daikon Radish contains only 2.5 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, so the glycemic index does not apply and its direct effect on blood sugar is minimal. The meal’s effect depends on what you eat with it, such as bread, rice or sweetened sauces.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Daikon Radish?
A typical 50 g portion of Daikon Radish provides about 9 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat and 0.8 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.