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Turnip greens canned vs. Kale raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turnip greens canned and kale raw

  • The amount of vitamin K, copper, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber in kale raw is higher than in turnip greens canned.
  • Kale raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 348% more than turnip greens canned.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnip greens, canned, no salt added and Kale, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 12% 57% 28% 6.3% 9% 3.8% 34% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 45% 43% 55% 500% 15% 39% 5% 86% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1706%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.47mg

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 52% 357% 29% 0% 2.5% 14% 6.8% 13% 9.2% 0% 718% 69% 0.16%
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 400% 599% 31% 0% 28% 30% 19% 5.5% 63% 0% 1762% 106% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.54mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 2.81 g
Water: 94.69 g
Other: 0.84 g
4% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 8.75 g
Water: 84.04 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.7%
Contains more FatsFats +210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.4%
Contains more OtherOther +138.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 10% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.12 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens canned Kale raw Opinion
Calories 19kcal 49kcal Kale raw
Protein 1.36g 4.28g Kale raw
Fats 0.3g 0.93g Kale raw
Vitamin C 15.5mg 120mg Kale raw
Net carbs 1.51g 5.15g Kale raw
Carbs 2.81g 8.75g Kale raw
Magnesium 20mg 47mg Kale raw
Calcium 118mg 150mg Kale raw
Potassium 141mg 491mg Kale raw
Iron 1.51mg 1.47mg Turnip greens canned
Sugar 0.42g 2.26g Turnip greens canned
Fiber 1.3g 3.6g Kale raw
Copper 0.083mg 1.499mg Kale raw
Zinc 0.23mg 0.56mg Kale raw
Phosphorus 21mg 92mg Kale raw
Sodium 29mg 38mg Turnip greens canned
Vitamin A 5954IU 9990IU Kale raw
Vitamin A 298µg 500µg Kale raw
Vitamin E 1.47mg 1.54mg Kale raw
Manganese 0.263mg 0.659mg Kale raw
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Kale raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.11mg Kale raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.13mg Kale raw
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 1mg Kale raw
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.091mg Turnip greens canned
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.271mg Kale raw
Vitamin K 287µg 704.8µg Kale raw
Folate 92µg 141µg Kale raw
Choline 0.3mg 0.8mg Kale raw
Saturated Fat 0.07g 0.091g Turnip greens canned
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.052g Kale raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.12g 0.338g Kale raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
98%
Turnip greens canned
234%
Kale raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Turnip greens canned
83%
Kale raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens canned
Turnip greens canned is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens canned
Turnip greens canned contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens canned
Turnip greens canned is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale raw
Kale raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale raw
Kale raw 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 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 ($)

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. Turnip greens canned - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168119/nutrients
  2. Kale raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168421/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.