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Turnip vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip and Cucumber different?

  • Turnip is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Turnip is 20% higher.
  • Turnip contains 4 times more Fiber than Cucumber. While Turnip contains 1.8g of Fiber, Cucumber contains only 0.5g.
  • Cucumber has less Sugar.

Turnips, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.6%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Equal in Iron - 0.28
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 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.6%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Equal in Iron - 0.28

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 C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +16300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033
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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +16300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 3.13g Turnip
Protein 0.9g 0.65g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 6.43g 3.63g Turnip
Calories 28kcal 15kcal Turnip
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 3.8g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 16mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.28mg Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 27mg 24mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 147mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.27mg 0.2mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.041mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.079mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Turnip
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin C 21mg 2.8mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.027mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.098mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 7µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg 0.019mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.021mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg 0.029mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg 0.029mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg 0.006mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.03mg 0.022mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg 0.01mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.037g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.005g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.032g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.