Ginger vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Ginger and Turnip
- Ginger has more Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
- Turnip covers your daily Vitamin C needs 18% more than Ginger.
- Turnip has 4 times less Magnesium than Ginger. Ginger has 43mg of Magnesium, while Turnip has 11mg.
- Ginger contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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.
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+290.9%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+117.3%
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Sodium
-80.6%
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Zinc
+25.9%
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Copper
+165.9%
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Manganese
+70.9%
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Calcium
+87.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+290.9%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+117.3%
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Sodium
-80.6%
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Zinc
+25.9%
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Copper
+165.9%
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Manganese
+70.9%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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.
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Vitamin E
+766.7%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+87.5%
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Vitamin B6
+77.8%
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Vitamin C
+320%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Folate
+36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin E
+766.7%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+87.5%
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Vitamin B6
+77.8%
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Vitamin C
+320%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Folate
+36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+102.2%
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Fats
+650%
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Carbs
+176.4%
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Water
+16.5%
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Protein
+102.2%
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Fats
+650%
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Carbs
+176.4%
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+16.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2466.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+190.6%
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Saturated Fat
-94.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2466.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+190.6%
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Saturated Fat
-94.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 15.77g | 4.63g | |
Protein | 1.82g | 0.9g | |
Fats | 0.75g | 0.1g | |
Carbs | 17.77g | 6.43g | |
Calories | 80kcal | 28kcal | |
Sugar | 1.7g | 3.8g | |
Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | |
Calcium | 16mg | 30mg | |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.3mg | |
Magnesium | 43mg | 11mg | |
Phosphorus | 34mg | 27mg | |
Potassium | 415mg | 191mg | |
Sodium | 13mg | 67mg | |
Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.27mg | |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.085mg | |
Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.134mg | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin C | 5mg | 21mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.4mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.09mg | |
Folate | 11µg | 15µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | |
Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.025mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.036mg | |
Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.033mg | |
Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.036mg | |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.011mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.017mg | |
Valine | 0.073mg | 0.03mg | |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.014mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.011g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.006g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.053g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.