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Nori vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nori and Turnip

  • The amount of Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E in Nori is higher than in Turnip.
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Turnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw 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.
Nori
8
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +86.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +210.6%
Contains more Manganese +637.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +86.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +210.6%
Contains more Manganese +637.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Nori
10
:
0
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
3
:
2
Turnip
Contains more Protein +545.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +438.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Water - 91.87
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +545.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +438.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Nori Turnip
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 4.63g Nori
Protein 5.81g 0.9g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 35kcal 28kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g 3.8g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 70mg 30mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.3mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 11mg Turnip
Phosphorus 58mg 27mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 191mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 67mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.27mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.085mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.134mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.03mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 21mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.04mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.03mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.4mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.2mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.09mg Nori
Folate 146µg 15µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 0.1µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.009mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.025mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.036mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.033mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.036mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.011mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.017mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.03mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.014mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.011g Turnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.006g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.053g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori 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 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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.