Turnip vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turnip and foie gras?
- Turnip is richer in vitamin C, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.
- Turnip has 11 times more vitamin C than foie gras. Turnip has 21mg of vitamin C, while foie gras has 2mg.
- Turnip contains less sodium.
We used Turnips, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +370.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6185.7% |
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 | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +896.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +527.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1166.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43740% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +426733.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1484.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 9.4µg | 392% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 44µg | 79% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 43.84g | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 14.45g | 66% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 5.5mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 25.61g | 64% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.4mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 697mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 200mg | 25% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 462kcal | 22% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 11.4g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.299mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 1.2mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.51mg | 13% |
| Folate | 15µg | 60µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.92mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.439g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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.