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Turnip vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turnip and Dandelion greens

  • Turnip contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 649% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Manganese +155.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Manganese +155.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +778300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +778300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Water - 85.6
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.4%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Dandelion greens
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 0.9g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 6.43g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 28kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 3.8g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 1.8g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 30mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.3mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 11mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 27mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 191mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 67mg 76mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.085mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.134mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Turnip
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.03mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 21mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.084mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 15µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 0.1µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
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 0.17g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turnip Dandelion greens
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
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.