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Turnip vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turnip and Chinese cabbage

  • Turnip has more Copper, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Turnip.
  • Chinese cabbage has 4 times less Copper than Turnip. Turnip has 0.085mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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.
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.7%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +18.7%
Equal in Sodium - 65

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.
Turnip
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +45400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +45400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +195%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Water - 95.32
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +195%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 1.18g Turnip
Protein 0.9g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 6.43g 2.18g Turnip
Calories 28kcal 13kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1.8g 1g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.3mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 27mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 191mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 67mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.19mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.021mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Turnip
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.088mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 15µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 0.1µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.025mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.033mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.036mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.011mg 0.009mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.03mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.014mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Chinese cabbage
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
12%
Turnip
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.