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Chinese broccoli vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese broccoli and Turnip

  • Turnip has less Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Manganese than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 71% more than Turnip.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +39.3%

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Folate +560%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Folate +560%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
Equal in Water - 91.87
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Turnip
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chinese broccoli Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.14g 0.9g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 22kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 0.84g 3.8g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 1.8g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 30mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.3mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 27mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 191mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 67mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.264mg 0.134mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 0IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.03mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 21mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.03mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.4mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 99µg 15µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.1µg Chinese broccoli
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
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.006g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.053g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Turnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.