Turnip vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turnip and Cauliflower different?
- Turnip is higher in Copper, however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 30% higher.
- Turnip contains 2 times more Copper than Cauliflower. While Turnip contains 0.085mg of Copper, Cauliflower contains only 0.039mg.
- Cauliflower has less Sugar.
Turnips, raw and Cauliflower, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +129.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +299.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
~equal in
Water
~92.07g
~equal in
Other
~0.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +466.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1.92g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 48.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 2.97g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 4.97g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 1.91g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.27mg | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 15.5µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 57µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 44.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.031g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.076mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.071mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.106mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.217mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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
11%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower 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 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.