Russet potato vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Russet potato and Turnip
- Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
- Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 20% more than Turnip.
- Turnip has 4 times less Iron than Russet potato. Russet potato has 1.07mg of Iron, while Turnip has 0.3mg.
- Russet potato contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +153% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.053g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 2.63g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.14g | 4.63g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 550mg | 191mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 1.08g | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.27mg |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 15mg | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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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
17%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)