Turnip greens vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Turnip greens and Asparagus
- Turnip greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Asparagus is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Turnip greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 272% more than Asparagus.
- Asparagus has 10 times less Vitamin A than Turnip greens. Turnip greens has 381µg of Vitamin A, while Asparagus has 38µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Asparagus, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +470.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +33.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +167.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
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 | +389.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +908.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +783.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +126.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +5233.3% |
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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats | +91.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +84.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
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Water
~93.22g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 20kcal | 20kcal | |
Protein | 1.14g | 2.2g | |
Fats | 0.23g | 0.12g | |
Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 5.6mg | |
Net carbs | 0.86g | 1.78g | |
Carbs | 4.36g | 3.88g | |
Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | |
Calcium | 137mg | 24mg | |
Potassium | 203mg | 202mg | |
Iron | 0.8mg | 2.14mg | |
Sugar | 0.53g | 1.88g | |
Fiber | 3.5g | 2.1g | |
Copper | 0.253mg | 0.189mg | |
Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.54mg | |
Phosphorus | 29mg | 52mg | |
Sodium | 29mg | 2mg | |
Vitamin A | 7625IU | 756IU | |
Vitamin A | 381µg | 38µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.88mg | 1.13mg | |
Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.158mg | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.143mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.141mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 0.978mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.274mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.091mg | |
Vitamin K | 367.6µg | 41.6µg | |
Folate | 118µg | 52µg | |
Choline | 0.3mg | 16mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.04g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.05g | |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | |
Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.084mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0.075mg | |
Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.128mg | |
Lysine | 0.074mg | 0.104mg | |
Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.031mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.075mg | |
Valine | 0.078mg | 0.115mg | |
Histidine | 0.028mg | 0.049mg | |
Fructose | 1g |
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is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | Equal | |
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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