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Napa cabbage vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Napa cabbage and Turnip

  • Napa cabbage has more Folate, and Iron, however, Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Turnip is 20% higher.
  • Turnip has 3 times less Folate than Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage has 43µg of Folate, while Turnip has 15µg.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 16% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.3%
Contains more OtherOther +311.8%
~equal in Water ~91.87g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Turnip Opinion
Calories 12kcal 28kcal Turnip
Protein 1.1g 0.9g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 21mg Turnip
Net carbs 2.23g 4.63g Turnip
Carbs 2.23g 6.43g Turnip
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Turnip
Calcium 29mg 30mg Turnip
Potassium 87mg 191mg Turnip
Iron 0.74mg 0.3mg Napa cabbage
Sugar 3.8g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Copper 0.096mg 0.085mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.27mg Turnip
Phosphorus 19mg 27mg Turnip
Sodium 11mg 67mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Manganese 0.203mg 0.134mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.4mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Folate 43µg 15µg Napa cabbage
Choline 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Napa cabbage
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.