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Potato vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato and Turnip different?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 17% more than Turnip.
  • Potato contains 4 times more Iron than Turnip. Potato contains 1.08mg of Iron, while Turnip contains 0.3mg.
  • Potato is lower in Sugar.

Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
Potato
8
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2
Turnip
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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.
Potato
9
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
4
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +228.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Water +22.7%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +177.8%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +228.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Water +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
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2
Turnip
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.053
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.053

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 4.63g Potato
Protein 2.5g 0.9g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 6.43g Potato
Calories 93kcal 28kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 3.8g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.8g Potato
Calcium 15mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.08mg 0.3mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 27mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 191mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 67mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.27mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.085mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.134mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.03mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.03mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.4mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.2mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.09mg Potato
Folate 28µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.009mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.025mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.036mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.033mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.036mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.011mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.017mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.03mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.014mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.053g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.