Turnip greens vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turnip greens and potatoes
- Turnip greens has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, copper, vitamin E, and calcium; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Turnip greens covers your daily need for vitamin K 305% more than potatoes.
- Turnip greens has 381 times more Vitamin A than potatoes. While turnip greens has 381µg of Vitamin A, potatoes have only 1µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 | +813.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.5% |
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 | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +76150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18280% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4833.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +385.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.23g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.86g | 18.95g |
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| Carbs | 4.36g | 21.15g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 137mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 203mg | 535mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.08mg |
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| Sugar | 0.53g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.253mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7625IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 381µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.88mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 118µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.074mg | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.028mg | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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