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Endive vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Endive and Turnip?

  • Endive is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Fiber, yet Turnip is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 192% more.

We used Endive, raw and Turnips, 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.
Endive
9
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Zinc +192.6%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +213.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Zinc +192.6%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +213.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27

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.
Endive
7
:
2
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Folate +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +230900%
Contains more Vitamin C +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Folate +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +230900%
Contains more Vitamin C +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
4
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +91.9%
Equal in Water - 91.87
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +91.9%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
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2
Turnip
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.25g 0.9g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Endive
Carbs 3.35g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 17kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 0.25g 3.8g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Endive
Calcium 52mg 30mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.3mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 27mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 191mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 67mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.27mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.085mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.134mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.03mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.03mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.2mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 142µg 15µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 0.1µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.05mg 0.025mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.036mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.033mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.036mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg 0.011mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.017mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.03mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.014mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.053g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive 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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.