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Candy bar vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and turnip

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, while turnip has more vitamin C.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% higher.
  • Turnip contains 425 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while turnip contains 0.011g.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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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 +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.1%
Contains more IronIron +223.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +810.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1359.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1040.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +827.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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.
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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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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 EVitamin E +13566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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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 +1622.2%
Contains more FatsFats +33600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637.2%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +5641.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
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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 +278583.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19994.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Turnip
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Turnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.09mg 11762%
Copper 0.774mg 0.085mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.053g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.1g 52%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.134mg 48%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.4mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.006g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 27mg 40%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.27mg 33%
Protein 15.5g 0.9g 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.03mg 27%
Calories 522kcal 28kcal 25%
Magnesium 110mg 11mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.011g 21%
Folate 75µg 15µg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 6.43g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.2mg 13%
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.03mg 8%
Iron 0.97mg 0.3mg 8%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg 7%
Potassium 407mg 191mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 67mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 11.1mg 3%
Net carbs 43.3g 4.63g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 3.8g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.