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Camembert vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between camembert and turnip

  • Camembert has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5, while turnip has more vitamin C.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turnip is lower.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of camembert is 27, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, camembert 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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
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 +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +781.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1185.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.6%
~equal in Potassium ~191mg
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +582%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +313.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 +2100%
Contains more FatsFats +24160%
Contains more OtherOther +425.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1297.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 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 +116950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1266%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Turnip DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.011g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Phosphorus 347mg 27mg 46%
Protein 19.8g 0.9g 38%
Fats 24.26g 0.1g 37%
Calcium 388mg 30mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.03mg 35%
Sodium 842mg 67mg 34%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.2mg 23%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.27mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.006g 18%
Calories 300kcal 28kcal 14%
Folate 62µg 15µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.09mg 11%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Copper 0.021mg 0.085mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.053g 4%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.134mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg 2%
Carbs 0.46g 6.43g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.4mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 11.1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 4.63g N/A
Potassium 187mg 191mg 0%
Iron 0.33mg 0.3mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 3.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert 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
45%
Camembert
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.