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Butterbur vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterbur and Turnip

  • The amount of Potassium, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Manganese in Butterbur is higher than in Turnip.
  • Butterbur covers your daily Potassium needs 14% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has 3 times less Calcium than Butterbur. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Turnip has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Calcium +243.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +242.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +243.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +242.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%

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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Equal in Water - 91.87
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Other +108.6%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 0.39g 0.9g Turnip
Fats 0.04g 0.1g Turnip
Carbs 3.61g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 14kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Butterbur
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 103mg 30mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.3mg Turnip
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 12mg 27mg Turnip
Potassium 655mg 191mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 67mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.103mg 0.085mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.134mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 31.5mg 21mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.09mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.