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Ricotta vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Turnip

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Ricotta covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 41% more than Turnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
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Turnip
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.2%
Contains more Zinc +329.6%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +2133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.2%
Contains more Zinc +329.6%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +2133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Protein +1151.1%
Contains more Fats +12880%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +111.5%
Contains more Water +28.1%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +1151.1%
Contains more Fats +12880%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +111.5%
Contains more Water +28.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 11.26g 0.9g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.1g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 174kcal 28kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 3.8g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 207mg 30mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.3mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 158mg 27mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 84mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 1.16mg 0.27mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.006mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.03mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.03mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.2mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 12µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.009mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.025mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.036mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.033mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.036mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.011mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.017mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.03mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.014mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.006g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.053g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.