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Potato salad vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Turnip different?

  • Potato salad is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Turnip.
  • Potato salad contains 413 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turnip. Potato salad contains 2.48g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turnip contains 0.006g.
  • Turnip is lower in Cholesterol.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Turnips, raw types were used 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 Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Folate +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Other +178.6%
Contains more Water +20.9%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +197.8%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Other +178.6%
Contains more Water +20.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6950.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6950.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 4.63g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.9g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.1g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 6.43g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 28kcal Potato salad
Sugar 3.8g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 19mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.65mg 0.3mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 27mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 191mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 0.31mg 0.27mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.085mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 10mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.4mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.2mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.09mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.009mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.025mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.033mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.011mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.017mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.014mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.006g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.053g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.