Chicory vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicory and Turnip
- Chicory has more Folate, and Fiber, however, Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
- Turnip covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Chicory.
- Turnip contains 2 times less Folate than Chicory. Chicory contains 37µg of Folate, while Turnip contains 15µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicory, witloof, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.9g
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Water
~91.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.9g | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.9g | 4.63g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 211mg | 191mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.014mg |
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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
6%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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 ($)