Turnip vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turnip and chard raw
- Turnip contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, magnesium, vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium than chard raw.
- Chard raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 692% higher.
- The amount of sodium in turnip is lower.
- Chard raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chard raw is 32, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Chard, swiss, 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 SodiumSodium | -68.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +636.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +829900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 830µg | 692% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 306µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.8mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 81mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.89mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.179mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.366mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 379mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 213mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.172mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 3.74g | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 19kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
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%
185%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)