Pumpkin vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pumpkins and turnip?
- Pumpkins are higher in vitamin A and vitamin E, yet turnip is higher in vitamin C.
- Pumpkins' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 32% more.
- Pumpkins have 27 times more vitamin E than turnip. While pumpkins have 0.8mg of vitamin E, turnip has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of sugar in pumpkins is lower.
- The glycemic index of pumpkins is lower.
We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 PotassiumPotassium | +20.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +346.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1225% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 288µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 21mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 191mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.9g | 6.43g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.08g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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