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Turnip vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turnip and frog legs

  • Turnip has more vitamin C; however, frog legs have more selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for frog legs is 24% higher.
  • Turnip has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.

Food types used in this article are Turnips, raw and Frog legs, 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.
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 14% 5.4% 25% 56% 83% 27% 63% 7.6% 0% 77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1914.3%

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
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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% 5% 20% 3% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1722.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
33% 23% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +783.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Frog legs DV% diff.
Protein 0.9g 16.4g 31%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.1µg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Copper 0.085mg 0.25mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.25mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg 17%
Phosphorus 27mg 147mg 17%
Iron 0.3mg 1.5mg 15%
Choline 11.1mg 65mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.14mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Zinc 0.27mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1mg 6%
Manganese 0.134mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 4%
Potassium 191mg 285mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.12mg 2%
Calories 28kcal 73kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 6.43g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 30mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 4.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.8g 0g N/A
Sodium 67mg 58mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 15µg 15µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.011g 0.076g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.102g 0%
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 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Frog legs
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
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/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.