Cassava vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cassava and turnip greens
- Cassava has less vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, copper, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and iron than turnip greens.
- Turnip greens covers your daily need for vitamin K, 305% more than cassava.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cassava, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +33.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +756.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +889.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19247.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +337% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +772.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 367.6µg | 305% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 381µg | 42% |
| Folate | 27µg | 118µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.253mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 137mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 4.36g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 27.4mg | 8% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 20kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.5g | 7% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.411mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.274mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.337mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 203mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.14g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 0.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.53g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)