Turnip vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turnip and ginger
- Turnip has more vitamin C; however, ginger is richer in copper, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Turnip covers your daily vitamin C needs 18% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 2 times less sugar than turnip. Turnip has 3.8g of sugar, while ginger has 1.7g.
- Turnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of turnip is 73, while the glycemic index of ginger is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Ginger root, 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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +290.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.9% |
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 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +159.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2466.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 5mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.226mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 415mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.229mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 80kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.