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Cheeseburger vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and turnip

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, turnip is higher in vitamin C.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for selenium, 34% more than turnip.
  • Turnip has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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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 +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more IronIron +803.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
~equal in Potassium ~191mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +1734.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14620%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +335.9%
Contains more OtherOther +201.4%
Contains more WaterWater +137.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +90116.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3028.3%
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.
Cheeseburger 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 Cheeseburger Turnip DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0.7µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Protein 16.51g 0.9g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.4mg 30%
Iron 2.71mg 0.3mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.011g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.03mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Fats 14.72g 0.1g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.04mg 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.27mg 20%
Sodium 515mg 67mg 19%
Phosphorus 161mg 27mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.006g 14%
Folate 70µg 15µg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calories 308kcal 28kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.09mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.053g 11%
Calcium 119mg 30mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.134mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.2mg 7%
Carbs 28.03g 6.43g 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.1µg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 11.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.03mg 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.085mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Fiber 2g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 4.63g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 196mg 191mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.