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Turnip vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turnip and Garden asparagus

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, however, Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 35% more than Turnip.
  • Garden asparagus contains 4 times less Vitamin C than Turnip. Turnip contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Garden asparagus contains 5.6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turnips, raw and Asparagus, 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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +613.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +122.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Equal in Potassium - 202
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +613.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +122.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Equal in Potassium - 202

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 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Folate +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.091
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Folate +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.091

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +20%
Equal in Water - 93.22
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +20%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Garden asparagus
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Turnip Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 1.78g Turnip
Protein 0.9g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.1g 0.12g Garden asparagus
Carbs 6.43g 3.88g Turnip
Calories 28kcal 20kcal Turnip
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 3.8g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 30mg 24mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 27mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 191mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 67mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.27mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.085mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.134mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 21mg 5.6mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 15µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.025mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.033mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.036mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.011mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.03mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.014mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.04g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.05g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients
  2. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.