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Dandelion greens vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Turnip

  • Turnip contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 649% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, 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 more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Manganese +155.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Manganese +155.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +11366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +778300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 +11366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +778300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Water - 91.87
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +200%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion greens Turnip
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 4.63g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.9g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 6.43g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 28kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 3.8g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.8g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 30mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 11mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 27mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 191mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.085mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.134mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.03mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 21mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.03mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.4mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 15µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 0.1µg Dandelion greens
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 0.17g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.006g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.053g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
246%
Dandelion greens
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.