Turnip greens vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turnip greens and Beetroot different?
- Turnip greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E, Calcium, and Vitamin B6 than Beetroot.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Turnip greens is 306% higher.
- Turnip greens contains 191 times more Vitamin A than Beetroot. While Turnip greens contains 381µg of Vitamin A, Beetroot contains only 2µg.
- Turnip greens has less Sugar.
Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beets, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +756.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +237.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +459.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23006.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +183700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.3% |
~equal in
Water
~87.58g
~equal in
Other
~1.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +113.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 1.61g |
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| Fats | 0.23g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 4.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.86g | 6.76g |
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| Carbs | 4.36g | 9.56g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 137mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 203mg | 325mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.8mg | |
| Sugar | 0.53g | 6.76g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.253mg | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7625IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A | 381µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.88mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.329mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 118µg | 109µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.047mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0.048mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.074mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.046mg |
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| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.028mg | 0.021mg |
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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
130%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.