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Chorizo vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Turnip

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Turnip.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
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Turnip
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.4%
Contains more Zinc +1163%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +235%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.4%
Contains more Zinc +1163%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +235%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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 E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Protein +2577.8%
Contains more Fats +38170%
Contains more Other +460%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Contains more Water +188.4%
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +2577.8%
Contains more Fats +38170%
Contains more Other +460%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Contains more Water +188.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +306566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6428.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +306566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6428.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Turnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chorizo Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 24.1g 0.9g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.1g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 455kcal 28kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 3.8g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 8mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.59mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 27mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 191mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 3.41mg 0.27mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.04mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 21.1µg 0.7µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.4mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.2mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.09mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.025mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.036mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.033mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.036mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.017mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.014mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.006g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.053g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
68%
Chorizo
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.369g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.