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Potato wedges vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Turnip greens different?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turnip greens is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Turnip greens is 42% higher.
  • Potato wedges contain 97 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turnip greens. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Turnip greens contains only 0.015g.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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 Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Calcium +813.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Calcium +813.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +856.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.9%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Water +36.5%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +856.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.9%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Water +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9573.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9573.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 0.86g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.14g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.23g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.36g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 20kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.53g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3.5g Turnip greens
Calcium 15mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Turnip greens
Phosphorus 87mg 29mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 203mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 29mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 0IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 11.2mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.045mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.072mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.411mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.18mg Potato wedges
Folate 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.053g Turnip greens
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.015g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.091g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Turnip greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.497g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients
  2. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.