Asparagus vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and turnip greens
- Asparagus has more iron and vitamin B1; however, turnip greens is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, calcium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Turnip greens covers your daily vitamin K needs 272% more than asparagus.
- Turnip greens has 3 times less vitamin B1 than asparagus. Asparagus has 0.143mg of vitamin B1, while turnip greens has 0.045mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +470.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +389.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +902.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +783.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.5% |
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Water
~93.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 367.6µg | 272% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 381µg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 27.4mg | 24% |
| Folate | 52µg | 118µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.8mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 137mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.337mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.253mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.411mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.14g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 4.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 0.86g | N/A |
| Potassium | 202mg | 203mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
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
25%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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