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

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The main differences between turnip greens canned and spinach raw

  • Spinach raw is richer than turnip greens canned in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 163% higher.

Food types used in this article are Turnip greens, canned, no salt added and Spinach, 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +295%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.7%
Contains more IronIron +79.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%

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% 99% 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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +6333.3%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.2%
Contains more OtherOther +104.8%
~equal in Water ~91.4g

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.063g

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens canned Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 287µg 482.9µg 163%
Manganese 0.263mg 0.897mg 28%
Folate 92µg 194µg 26%
Vitamin A 298µg 469µg 19%
Iron 1.51mg 2.71mg 15%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 28.1mg 14%
Magnesium 20mg 79mg 14%
Potassium 141mg 558mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.195mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.189mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.078mg 6%
Copper 0.083mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.47mg 2.03mg 4%
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g 4%
Phosphorus 21mg 49mg 4%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.065mg 3%
Protein 1.36g 2.86g 3%
Choline 0.3mg 19.3mg 3%
Sodium 29mg 79mg 2%
Calcium 118mg 99mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.724mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg 1%
Calories 19kcal 23kcal 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.39g 0%
Carbs 2.81g 3.63g 0%
Net carbs 1.51g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0.42g N/A
Saturated fat 0.07g 0.063g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.12g 0.165g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
78%
Turnip greens canned
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Turnip greens canned
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens canned
Turnip greens canned contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens canned
Turnip greens canned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens canned
Turnip greens canned is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.42 g)

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.