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Cardoon vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cardoon and Turnip?

  • Cardoon is richer in Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Turnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Cardoon has 5 times more Folate than Turnip. Cardoon has 68µg of Folate, while Turnip has 15µg.
  • Turnip contains less Sodium.

We used Cardoon, raw and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 30% 21% 35% 26% 77% 4.6% 9.9% 22% 33% 1.1%
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 +281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.4%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 20% 27% 0% 0% 51% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 OtherOther +61.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g
~equal in Water ~91.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.011g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Turnip Opinion
Calories 17kcal 28kcal Turnip
Protein 0.7g 0.9g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 2mg 21mg Turnip
Net carbs 2.47g 4.63g Turnip
Carbs 4.07g 6.43g Turnip
Magnesium 42mg 11mg Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 30mg Cardoon
Potassium 400mg 191mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.3mg Cardoon
Sugar 3.8g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Turnip
Copper 0.231mg 0.085mg Cardoon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.27mg Turnip
Phosphorus 23mg 27mg Turnip
Sodium 170mg 67mg Turnip
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Manganese 0.256mg 0.134mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.2mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.09mg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Folate 68µg 15µg Cardoon
Choline 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.011g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.006g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.053g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
9%
Cardoon
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.011 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.