Beetroot vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beetroot and turnip
- Beetroot has more folate, manganese, and iron; however, turnip has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for folate for beetroot is 24% higher.
- Turnip has 3 times less iron than beetroot. Beetroot has 0.8mg of iron, while turnip has 0.3mg.
- Turnip is lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Beets, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +626.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 15µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 21mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 6.43g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 78mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
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.