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Turnip vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turnip and corned beef

  • Turnip has more vitamin C, while corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in turnip is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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
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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +509.1%
Contains more IronIron +520%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1596.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4585.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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
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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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +523.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1268.1%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1918.9%
Contains more FatsFats +18880%
Contains more OtherOther +270%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1164.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 0.7µg 32.8µg 58%
Sodium 67mg 973mg 39%
Zinc 0.27mg 4.58mg 39%
Protein 0.9g 18.17g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Fats 0.1g 18.98g 29%
Saturated fat 0.011g 6.34g 29%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 9.22g 23%
Iron 0.3mg 1.86mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.03mg 16%
Phosphorus 27mg 125mg 14%
Choline 11.1mg 69.2mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.23mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.17mg 11%
Calories 28kcal 251kcal 11%
Copper 0.085mg 0.154mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.022mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.67g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.42mg 4%
Carbs 6.43g 0.47g 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Calcium 30mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Potassium 191mg 145mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 4.63g 0.47g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 3.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.329g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.