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Sardine vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Turnip

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 Calcium +1173.3%
Contains more Iron +873.3%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1714.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +385.2%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +7428.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1173.3%
Contains more Iron +873.3%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1714.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +385.2%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +7428.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%

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.
Sardine
10
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +6700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Protein +2635.6%
Contains more Fats +11350%
Contains more Other +517.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.1%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +2635.6%
Contains more Fats +11350%
Contains more Other +517.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64383.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9613.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64383.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9613.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Turnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 24.62g 0.9g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.1g Sardine
Carbs 0g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 208kcal 28kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 3.8g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 382mg 30mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.3mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 11mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 27mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 191mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 1.31mg 0.27mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.085mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.4mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.2mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.09mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.009mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.025mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.036mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.033mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.036mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.011mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.017mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.03mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.014mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.011g Turnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.006g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.053g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.