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Caesar salad vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caesar salad and turnip

  • Caesar salad has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3, while turnip has more vitamin C.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
  • Turnip contains 382 times less saturated fat than caesar salad. Caesar salad contains 4.206g of saturated fat, while turnip contains 0.011g.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caesar salad is 50, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +676.7%
Contains more IronIron +680%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +755.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Turnip
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +890%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +709.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1387.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.9%
Contains more OtherOther +211.4%
Contains more WaterWater +111.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2656.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Turnip DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 0.7µg 56%
Phosphorus 231mg 27mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.04mg 28%
Iron 2.34mg 0.3mg 26%
Protein 13.39g 0.9g 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.03mg 21%
Calcium 233mg 30mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.011g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Sodium 454mg 67mg 17%
Fats 9.54g 0.1g 15%
Calories 265kcal 28kcal 12%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.27mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.053g 9%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.134mg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 6.43g 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.006g 6%
Copper 0.126mg 0.085mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.2mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.03mg 4%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 170mg 191mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 4.63g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 3.8g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Caesar salad
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.