Turnip vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turnip and Pumpkin?
- Turnip is higher in Vitamin C, yet Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
- Turnip has 4 times more Vitamin C than Pumpkin. While Turnip has 21mg of Vitamin C, Pumpkin has only 4.7mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Pumpkin is lower.
We used Turnips, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Zinc
+17.4%
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Manganese
+50.6%
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Selenium
+250%
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Iron
+90%
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Phosphorus
+11.1%
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Potassium
+20.4%
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Sodium
-98.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
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Calcium
+100%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Zinc
+17.4%
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Manganese
+50.6%
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Selenium
+250%
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Iron
+90%
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Phosphorus
+11.1%
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Potassium
+20.4%
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Sodium
-98.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
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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Vitamin C
+346.8%
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Vitamin B1
+29%
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Vitamin B6
+104.5%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2566.7%
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Vitamin B2
+160%
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Vitamin K
+700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201
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Vitamin C
+346.8%
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Vitamin B1
+29%
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Vitamin B6
+104.5%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2566.7%
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Vitamin B2
+160%
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Vitamin K
+700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+42.9%
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Carbs
+31.2%
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+12.9%
Equal in Water - 93.69
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Protein
+25%
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+42.9%
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Carbs
+31.2%
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+12.9%
Equal in Water - 93.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1225%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Saturated Fat
-70.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1225%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 3.8g |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.07g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 4.9g |
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| Calories | 28kcal | 20kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 2.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 230mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5755IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.044mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.011mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.009g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.004g |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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