Turnip vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turnip and chinook salmon
- Turnip has more vitamin C; however, chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
- Chinook salmon has 5 times less vitamin C than turnip. Turnip has 21mg of vitamin C, while chinook salmon has 4.1mg.
- Turnip is lower in saturated fat.
- Turnip has a higher glycemic index than chinook salmon.
Food types used in this article are Turnips, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1009.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1274.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6585.7% |
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 | +412.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2411.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +332.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-114.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2757.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13280% |
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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4922.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 46.8µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 10.045mg | 60% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 25.72g | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 371mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.462mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 122mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 13.38g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 4.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 2.662g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 3.214g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.865mg | 13% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 231kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 505mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.91mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.019mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 35µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 0g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 30mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 67mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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