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Turnip greens vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turnip greens and Russet potato

  • Turnip greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium, yet Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Turnip greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 305% more than Russet potato.
  • Turnip greens contains 381 times more Vitamin A than Russet potato. While Turnip greens contains 381µg of Vitamin A, Russet potato contains only 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 41% 18% 30% 84% 3.8% 12% 3.8% 44% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +661.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.9%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 91% 458% 38% 0% 11% 17% 7.7% 16% 42% 0% 919% 89% 0.16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18280%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +76.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens Russet potato Opinion
Calories 20kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 1.14g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.23g 0.13g Turnip greens
Vitamin C 27.4mg 8.3mg Turnip greens
Net carbs 0.86g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 4.36g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 137mg 18mg Turnip greens
Potassium 203mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.8mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 0.53g 1.08g Turnip greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.3g Turnip greens
Copper 0.253mg 0.107mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.14mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 29mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 29mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 7625IU 10IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A 381µg 1µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg 0.07mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg 0.228mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.048mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 367.6µg 2µg Turnip greens
Folate 118µg 26µg Turnip greens
Choline 0.3mg 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.003g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.054g Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.063mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.059mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.105mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.074mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.026mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.07mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.078mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.028mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip greens Russet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
130%
Turnip greens
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Turnip greens
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.