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Mustard Greens vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard Greens and Turnip

  • Turnip has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Calcium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 494% more than Turnip.
  • Mustard Greens has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +293.3%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +293.3%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +592600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
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 +5833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +592600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +184.4%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 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 +184.4%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.011
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.011

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 2.56g 0.9g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.1g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 26kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 1.41g 3.8g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 1.8g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 30mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.3mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 42mg 27mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 162mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 9mg 67mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.146mg 0.085mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 12370IU 0IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 0µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.03mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 21mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.04mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.03mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.4mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.09mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 592.7µg 0.1µg Mustard 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 0.012g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.006g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
201%
Mustard Greens
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard 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 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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.