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Turnip vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turnip and Candy bar

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, while Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11762% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turnip is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Candies, peanut bar.

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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.
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
9
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1040.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Zinc +1359.3%
Contains more Copper +810.6%
Contains more Manganese +827.6%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1040.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Zinc +1359.3%
Contains more Copper +810.6%
Contains more Manganese +827.6%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%

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
Turnip
2
:
7
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more Folate +400%
Turnip
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%
Candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
4
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Water +5641.9%
Contains more Protein +1622.2%
Contains more Fats +33600%
Contains more Carbs +637.2%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Candy bar
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +5641.9%
Contains more Protein +1622.2%
Contains more Fats +33600%
Contains more Carbs +637.2%
Contains more Other +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19994.3%
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19994.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 0.9g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 0.1g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 6.43g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 28kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 3.8g 42.22g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 30mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.3mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 11mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 27mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 191mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 67mg 156mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.085mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.134mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 0.7µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 0.03mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 15µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.025mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.033mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.036mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.011mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.03mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.014mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.011g 4.678g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.