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Avocado vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Avocado and Turnip

  • Avocado has more Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium, while Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Avocado's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 24% higher.
  • Turnip contains 210 times less Vitamin K than Avocado. Avocado contains 21µg of Vitamin K, while Turnip contains 0.1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turnip is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
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Turnip
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +137%
Contains more Copper +123.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Manganese - 0.134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +137%
Contains more Copper +123.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Manganese - 0.134

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +125.7%
Contains more Water +25.5%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +122.2%
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +125.7%
Contains more Water +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163216.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3326.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163216.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3326.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Turnip
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 Avocado Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 2g 0.9g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.1g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 6.43g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 28kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 3.8g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 1.8g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.55mg 0.3mg Avocado
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 27mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 191mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 67mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.27mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.085mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.134mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 146IU 0IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.03mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.04mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.03mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.4mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.2mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.09mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 15µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 0.1µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.009mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg 0.025mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.036mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg 0.033mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg 0.036mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg 0.011mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.017mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg 0.03mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg 0.014mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.006g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.053g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Turnip
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
35%
Avocado
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.