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Seed vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Seed and Turnip

  • The amount of Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 in Seed is higher than in Turnip.
  • Seed covers your daily Fiber needs 130% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has 79 times less Selenium than Seed. Seed has 55.2µg of Selenium, while Turnip has 0.7µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
10
:
0
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +2003.3%
Contains more Iron +2473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2945.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3085.2%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +1596.3%
Contains more Copper +987.1%
Contains more Manganese +1932.1%
Contains more Selenium +7785.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2003.3%
Contains more Iron +2473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2945.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3085.2%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +1596.3%
Contains more Copper +987.1%
Contains more Manganese +1932.1%
Contains more Selenium +7785.7%

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.
Seed
6
:
5
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107.5%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1212.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107.5%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Protein +1737.8%
Contains more Fats +30640%
Contains more Carbs +555.1%
Contains more Other +585.7%
Contains more Water +1484%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +1737.8%
Contains more Fats +30640%
Contains more Carbs +555.1%
Contains more Other +585.7%
Contains more Water +1484%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38383.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44550.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38383.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44550.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 4.63g Seed
Protein 16.54g 0.9g Seed
Fats 30.74g 0.1g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 6.43g Seed
Calories 486kcal 28kcal Seed
Sugar 3.8g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 1.8g Seed
Calcium 631mg 30mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.3mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 11mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 27mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 191mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 67mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.27mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.085mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.134mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 0.7µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.03mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.04mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.03mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.4mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 49µg 15µg Seed
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.009mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.025mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.036mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.033mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.036mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.011mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.017mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.03mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.014mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Turnip
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.006g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.053g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.319g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.