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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, manganese, folate, vitamin A, 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% 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 94% 563% 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 +57.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 19kcal 23kcal Spinach raw
Protein 1.36g 2.86g Spinach raw
Fats 0.3g 0.39g Spinach raw
Vitamin C 15.5mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Net carbs 1.51g 1.43g Turnip greens canned
Carbs 2.81g 3.63g Spinach raw
Magnesium 20mg 79mg Spinach raw
Calcium 118mg 99mg Turnip greens canned
Potassium 141mg 558mg Spinach raw
Iron 1.51mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 0.42g
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g Spinach raw
Copper 0.083mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.23mg 0.53mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 21mg 49mg Spinach raw
Sodium 29mg 79mg Turnip greens canned
Vitamin A 5954IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A 298µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 1.47mg 2.03mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.263mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.078mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.189mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.724mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.065mg Turnip greens canned
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.195mg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 287µg 482.9µg Spinach raw
Folate 92µg 194µg Spinach raw
Choline 0.3mg 19.3mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.07g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.01g Turnip greens canned
Polyunsaturated fat 0.12g 0.165g Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.223mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.129mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.161mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.064mg Spinach raw
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw

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
98%
Turnip greens canned
168%
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.