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Pumpkin leaves vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin leaves and Turnip

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Turnip have more Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 24% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin leaves, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +35%

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 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +176%
Equal in Water - 91.87
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +250%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +176%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.9%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 3.15g 0.9g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 19kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 39mg 30mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.3mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 27mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 191mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 67mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.133mg 0.085mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.134mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 11mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.03mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.4mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.09mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 15µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.009mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.036mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.033mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.036mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.011mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.017mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.03mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.014mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.006g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.