Tomato vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tomatoes and turnip
- Tomatoes have more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, turnip is higher in vitamin C.
- Tomatoes cover your daily need for vitamin A, 17% more than turnip.
- Tomatoes have 79 times more vitamin K than turnip. While tomatoes have 7.9µg of vitamin K, turnip has only 0.1µg.
- The glycemic index of turnip is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
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Protein
~0.9g
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Water
~91.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +416.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 21mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 191mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 6.43g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
12%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.