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Peppers vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppers and Turnip

  • Turnip contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE than Peppers.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 246% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, 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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Turnip
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +104.7%
Contains more Manganese +76.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +104.7%
Contains more Manganese +76.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +1054.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +1054.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +47.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 91.87
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +122.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +47.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers 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 Peppers Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 4.63g Peppers
Protein 2g 0.9g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 6.43g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 28kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 18mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.2mg 0.3mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 27mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 191mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 67mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.27mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.085mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.134mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 1179IU 0IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.03mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 21mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.04mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.03mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.4mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.09mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 15µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.1µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.009mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg 0.025mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.036mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg 0.033mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.036mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.011mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.017mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg 0.03mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.014mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.006g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.053g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers 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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.