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Turnip vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turnip and hash browns

  • Turnip has more vitamin C; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Hash browns cover your daily sodium needs 22% more than turnip.
  • Hash browns have 4 times less vitamin C than turnip. Turnip has 21mg of vitamin C, while hash browns have 5.4mg.
  • Turnip contains less sodium.
  • Turnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of turnip is 73, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.9%

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.
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +288.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9800%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +86.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16940%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +349.1%
Contains more OtherOther +218.6%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10588.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Hash browns
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 Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.1g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 67mg 566mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 7.827g 20%
Vitamin C 21mg 5.4mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.62mg 17%
Calories 28kcal 272kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.011g 2.54g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Phosphorus 27mg 98mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.838mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.137mg 8%
Carbs 6.43g 28.88g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.186mg 7%
Potassium 191mg 355mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.38mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 0.6mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g 4%
Protein 0.9g 2.58g 3%
Copper 0.085mg 0.1mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.36mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 19mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.038mg 1%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.158mg 1%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Choline 11.1mg 17.8mg 1%
Net carbs 4.63g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 3.8g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.529g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.