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Turnip vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turnip and Artichoke

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, while Artichoke has more Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Artichoke's daily need coverage for Copper is 16% higher.
  • Artichoke contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Turnip. Turnip contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Artichoke contains 11.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.7%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +171.8%
Contains more Manganese +91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.7%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +171.8%
Contains more Manganese +91%

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.
Turnip
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Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Equal in Water - 84.94
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +263.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 0.9g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 6.43g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 28kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 3.8g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 1.8g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 30mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.3mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 11mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 27mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 191mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 67mg 94mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.085mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.134mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Turnip
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 21mg 11.7mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 15µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.036g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.005g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turnip Artichoke
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
12%
Turnip
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.