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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 Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Potassium +188%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Potassium +188%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +153%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Contains more Folate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +153%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.2%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +233.4%
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +192.2%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +233.4%
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.053
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.053

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 4.63g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.9g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 6.43g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 28kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 3.8g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.07mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 27mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 191mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 67mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.27mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.134mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.03mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.03mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.4mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.09mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 15µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.009mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.025mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.036mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.033mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.036mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.011mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.017mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.03mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.014mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.053g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato 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
18%
Russet potato
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
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 ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.