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Potato flour vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato flour and Turnip?

  • Potato flour is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 52% more.
  • Potato flour has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Turnip. While Potato flour has 3.507mg of Vitamin B3, Turnip has only 0.4mg.

We used Potato flour 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.
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +360%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +424.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +131.8%
Contains more Manganese +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +360%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +424.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +131.8%
Contains more Manganese +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%

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 E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
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 E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +1192.4%
Contains more Other +348.6%
Contains more Water +1309%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 +666.7%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +1192.4%
Contains more Other +348.6%
Contains more Water +1309%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour 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 Potato flour Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 4.63g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 0.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.1g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 6.43g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 28kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g 3.8g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 1.8g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 30mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.3mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 11mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 27mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 191mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 67mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 0.27mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.085mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.134mg Potato flour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.03mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.04mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.03mg Potato flour
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.4mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.2mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.09mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 15µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.009mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.025mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.036mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.033mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.036mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.011mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.017mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.03mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.014mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.006g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.053g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.