Turnip vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turnip and asparagus
- Turnip has more vitamin C; however, asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, copper, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 35% more than turnip.
- Asparagus contains 4 times less vitamin C than turnip. Turnip contains 21mg of vitamin C, while asparagus contains 5.6mg.
- The glycemic index of turnip is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Turnips, raw and Asparagus, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +613.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +246.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
~equal in
Water
~93.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.05g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 41.6µg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2.14mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 5.6mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.189mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Folate | 15µg | 52µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.978mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 3.88g | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Potassium | 191mg | 202mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.049mg | 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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)