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Seaweed vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Turnip greens

  • Seaweed is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc, yet Turnip greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Turnip greens is 251% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 9 times more Zinc than Turnip greens. Seaweed contains 1.23mg of Zinc, while Turnip greens contains 0.14mg.
  • Turnip greens contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 41% 18% 30% 84% 3.8% 12% 3.8% 44% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +256.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +778.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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%
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 91% 458% 38% 0% 11% 17% 7.7% 16% 42% 0% 919% 89% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +4166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6473.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +457%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~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
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +143.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.5%
Contains more OtherOther +517.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%

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
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +553.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.6%

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 greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Turnip greens Opinion
Calories 43kcal 20kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 1.14g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.23g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Net carbs 8.27g 0.86g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 4.36g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 22mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 137mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 203mg Turnip greens
Iron 2.85mg 0.8mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 0.53g Turnip greens
Fiber 1.3g 3.5g Turnip greens
Copper 0.13mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Zinc 1.23mg 0.14mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 29mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 29mg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 116IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A 6µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.88mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.2mg 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.072mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.411mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.274mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.18mg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 66µg 367.6µg Turnip greens
Folate 180µg 118µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 0.3mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.053g Turnip greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.015g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.091g Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.059mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.082mg 0.074mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.072mg 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.024mg 0.028mg Turnip greens
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Turnip greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
130%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.