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Corn vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn and Turnip greens?

  • Corn is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Turnip greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Turnip greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 306% more.
  • Turnip greens contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Corn. Corn contains 1.683mg of Vitamin B3, while Turnip greens contains 0.411mg.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Calcium +4466.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Copper +416.3%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Calcium +4466.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Copper +416.3%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 203

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2799.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +413%
Contains more Vitamin K +91800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2799.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +413%
Contains more Vitamin K +91800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Fats +552.2%
Contains more Carbs +381.2%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +52.9%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Fats +552.2%
Contains more Carbs +381.2%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2393.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2393.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 0.86g Corn
Protein 3.41g 1.14g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.23g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 4.36g Corn
Calories 96kcal 20kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0.53g Turnip greens
Fiber 2.4g 3.5g Turnip greens
Calcium 3mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.45mg 0.8mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 29mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 203mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 29mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.14mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.167mg 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 263IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 5.5mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.045mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.072mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.411mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.274mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.18mg Turnip greens
Folate 23µg 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 0.4µg 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.02mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg 0.063mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.059mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg 0.105mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.074mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg 0.026mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.07mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg 0.078mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg 0.028mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.053g Turnip greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.015g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.091g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Turnip greens
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
17%
Corn
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.