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Turnip greens vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip greens and Potato wedges different?

  • Turnip greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Turnip greens is 42% higher.
  • Turnip greens contains 9 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. While Turnip greens contains 137mg of Calcium, Potato wedges contain only 15mg.

Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +813.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +813.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.5%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +856.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.9%
Contains more Other +21.5%
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +36.5%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +856.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.9%
Contains more Other +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9573.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9573.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 0.86g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.14g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.23g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.36g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 20kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.53g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.5g 2g Turnip greens
Calcium 137mg 15mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.8mg 0.7mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Turnip greens
Phosphorus 29mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 203mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 29mg 49mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.14mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 7625IU 0IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 27.4mg 11.2mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.04mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.55g Turnip greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turnip greens Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Turnip greens
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.497g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.