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Seaweed vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seaweed and Turnip different?

  • Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 55% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 12 times more Folate than Turnip. While Seaweed contains 180µg of Folate, Turnip contains only 15µg.
  • Turnip has less Sodium.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Turnips, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +844.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
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 +1533.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Turnip Opinion
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.9g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 21mg Turnip
Net carbs 8.27g 4.63g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 6.43g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 11mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 30mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 191mg Turnip
Iron 2.85mg 0.3mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 3.8g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Turnip
Copper 0.13mg 0.085mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.27mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 27mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 67mg Turnip
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.134mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.4mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.09mg Turnip
Vitamin K 66µg 0.1µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 15µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 11.1mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.006g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.053g Turnip
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.009mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.036mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.033mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.036mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.011mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.017mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.014mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed 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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.