Shallot vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shallot and turnip
- Shallot has more vitamin B6, iron, manganese, and fiber, while turnip has more vitamin C.
- Shallot's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
- Turnip contains 4 times less iron than shallot. Shallot contains 1.2mg of iron, while turnip contains 0.3mg.
- The amount of sugar in turnip is lower.
- Shallot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shallot is 30, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw 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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.09mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 21mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Folate | 34µg | 15µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 191mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 6.43g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 28kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)