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Fennel vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fennel and Turnip

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, while Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 52% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, 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.
Fennel
7
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2
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Fennel
7
:
3
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +62700%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +62700%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
4
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 91.87
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 +37.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fennel Turnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Fennel Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.24g 0.9g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 6.43g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 28kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 30mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.3mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 27mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 191mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 67mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.066mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.191mg 0.134mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 0IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.03mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.03mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.4mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.2mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 27µg 15µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.1µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.006g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.053g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.