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Turnip greens vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip greens and Daikon different?

  • Turnip greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin C than Daikon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Turnip greens is 306% higher.

Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, oriental, 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 Calcium +407.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +786.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +407.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +786.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15

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.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Folate +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +122433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Folate +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +122433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Other +84.5%
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Other +84.5%
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%

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 Daikon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 0.86g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 1.14g 0.6g Turnip greens
Fats 0.23g 0.1g Turnip greens
Carbs 4.36g 4.1g Turnip greens
Calories 20kcal 18kcal Turnip greens
Sugar 0.53g 2.5g Turnip greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.6g Turnip greens
Calcium 137mg 27mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.8mg 0.4mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Turnip greens
Phosphorus 29mg 23mg Turnip greens
Potassium 203mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 29mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 0.14mg 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.253mg 0.115mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg 0.038mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 7625IU 0IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg 0mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 27.4mg 22mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.02mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 0.2mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.138mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.046mg Turnip greens
Folate 118µg 28µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg 0.3µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.003mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg 0.025mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg 0.026mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg 0.031mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg 0.03mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg 0.006mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg 0.02mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg 0.028mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg 0.011mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.045g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
141%
Turnip greens
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Turnip greens
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/nutrients
  2. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.