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Eggplant vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Turnip

  • Eggplant has less Vitamin C than Turnip.
  • Turnip covers your daily need of Vitamin C 21% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 2 times more Fiber than Turnip. While Eggplant has 3g of Fiber, Turnip has only 1.8g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Turnips, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +854.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +854.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 0.98g 0.9g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.1g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 25kcal 28kcal Turnip
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 3.8g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 1.8g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.23mg 0.3mg Turnip
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 27mg Turnip
Potassium 229mg 191mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 67mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.081mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.232mg 0.134mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.03mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.03mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.4mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 22µg 15µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.1µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
Threonine 0.037mg 0.025mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.036mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0.033mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.036mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0.011mg
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.017mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.03mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.014mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.006g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.053g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggplant Turnip
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
9%
Eggplant
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.