Mashed potato vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mashed potato and turnip
- Mashed potato has more polyunsaturated fat; however, turnip is higher in vitamin C and copper.
- Turnip covers your daily need for vitamin C, 23% more than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato has 25 times more polyunsaturated fat than turnip. While mashed potato has 1.342g of polyunsaturated fat, turnip has only 0.053g.
- Turnip has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mashed potato is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2720% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2432.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.053g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.011g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 28kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 191mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 6.43g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.006g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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