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Turnip vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turnip and coleslaw

  • Turnip has more copper and vitamin C, while coleslaw has more vitamin K, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 6 times less copper than turnip. Turnip contains 0.085mg of copper, while coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in turnip is lower.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coleslaw is 39, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
1
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9810%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
~equal in Protein ~0.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
1
16% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44416.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9990.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 5.348g 35%
Fats 0.1g 9.91g 15%
Copper 0.085mg 0.015mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 2.671g 7%
Vitamin C 21mg 14.6mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.011g 1.599g 7%
Calories 28kcal 153kcal 6%
Sodium 67mg 203mg 6%
Folate 15µg 4%
Carbs 6.43g 14.89g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.54mg 3%
Potassium 191mg 129mg 2%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.112mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.246mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.206mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.026mg 1%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.102mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.14mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 8mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 0.22mg 1%
Protein 0.9g 0.95g 0%
Net carbs 4.63g 12.99g N/A
Calcium 30mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 3.8g 12.19g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Coleslaw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Turnip
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.588g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.