Sauerkraut vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sauerkraut and turnip
- Sauerkraut has more iron and vitamin K; however, turnip is higher in vitamin C.
- Sauerkraut covers your daily need for sodium, 26% more than turnip.
- Sauerkraut has 130 times more vitamin K than turnip. While sauerkraut has 13µg of vitamin K, turnip has only 0.1µg.
- Turnip has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of turnip is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.2% |
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Protein
~0.9g
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Water
~91.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.6% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 661mg | 67mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 191mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.28g | 6.43g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.38g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.78g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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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
12%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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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