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Shallot vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shallot and Turnip

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, while Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
  • Turnip contains 4 times less Iron than Shallot. Shallot contains 1.2mg of Iron, while Turnip contains 0.3mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Turnip is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, 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.
Shallot
10
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0
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +74.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +74.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
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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3
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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 Shallot Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 4.63g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 0.9g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 16.8g 6.43g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 28kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 30mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.3mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 27mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 191mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 67mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.27mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.085mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.134mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.03mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.2mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.09mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 15µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.1µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.009mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.025mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.036mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.033mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.036mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.011mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.017mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.03mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.014mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.006g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Turnip
Low Fats diet Equal
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
15%
Shallot
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.