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Red cabbage vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red cabbage and Turnip?

  • Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Turnip is richer in Copper.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.

We used Cabbage, red, raw and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +50%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27

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 E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +38100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +38100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 +58.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 4.63g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 0.9g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 6.43g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 28kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 30mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.3mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 27mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 191mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 67mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.017mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.243mg 0.134mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 1116IU 0IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 0µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.03mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 21mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.04mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.03mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.4mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.09mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 15µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.1µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.009mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.025mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.046mg 0.033mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.036mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.011mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.017mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.03mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.014mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.006g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.053g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.