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Turnip vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turnip and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 than Turnip.
  • Turnip covers your daily need of Vitamin C 23% more than Corn syrup.
  • Turnip has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turnips, raw and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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
8
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +334.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +334.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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
9
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +317.4%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Carbs +1106.7%
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +317.4%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Carbs +1106.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.9g 0g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 0g Turnip
Carbs 6.43g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 28kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 3.8g 77.59g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 0g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 18mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 11mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 44mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 155mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.04mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.053mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.1mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.011mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.009mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.02mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.023mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.009mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 0µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0g Turnip

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Turnip Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.