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Pimiento vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pimiento and Turnip?

  • Pimiento is richer than Turnip in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 71% more.

We used Pimento, canned and Turnips, raw 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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
8
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Copper +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Copper +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
7
:
3
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Folate +150%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Turnip
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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
3
:
2
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Turnip
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 +22.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.1g 0.9g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 2.71g 3.8g Pimiento
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.68mg 0.3mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Turnip
Phosphorus 17mg 27mg Turnip
Potassium 158mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 14mg 67mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.049mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.092mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 2655IU 0IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.03mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 21mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.4mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.09mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 8.3µg 0.1µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.009mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.025mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.036mg
Leucine 0.058mg 0.033mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg 0.036mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.011mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.017mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg 0.03mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg 0.014mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.006g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.053g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pimiento 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
47%
Pimiento
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.