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Pizza vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pizza and Turnip

  • Pizza has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
8
:
2
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +526.7%
Contains more Iron +726.7%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +396.3%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +168.7%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +526.7%
Contains more Iron +726.7%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +396.3%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +168.7%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%

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.
Pizza
8
:
3
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Protein +1165.6%
Contains more Fats +9590%
Contains more Carbs +418.4%
Contains more Other +245.7%
Contains more Water +112.8%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +1165.6%
Contains more Fats +9590%
Contains more Carbs +418.4%
Contains more Other +245.7%
Contains more Water +112.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3071.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3071.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 4.63g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 0.9g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 0.1g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 6.43g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 28kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 3.8g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 30mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.3mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 27mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 598mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 1.34mg 0.27mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.085mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.134mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.03mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.04mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.03mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 93µg 15µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0.1µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.41mg 0.025mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.036mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.033mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.036mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.011mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.017mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.03mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.014mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Turnip
Trans Fat 0.241g 0g Turnip
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.011g Turnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0.006g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.053g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.454g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.