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Turnip vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip and Hot chocolate different?

  • Turnip is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Turnip is 23% higher.
  • Turnip contains 10 times more Manganese than Hot chocolate. While Turnip contains 0.134mg of Manganese, Hot chocolate contains only 0.013mg.
  • Turnip has less Saturated Fat.

Turnips, raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Manganese +930.8%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Manganese +930.8%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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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Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Protein +291.1%
Contains more Fats +2240%
Contains more Carbs +67%
Contains more Other +35.7%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Protein +291.1%
Contains more Fats +2240%
Contains more Carbs +67%
Contains more Other +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0.9g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.1g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 6.43g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 28kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 3.8g 9.66g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 1g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.3mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 27mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 191mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 67mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.27mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.085mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.134mg 0.013mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 21mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.039mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.133mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 5µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.025mg 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.033mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.036mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.011mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.03mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.014mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Turnip
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 1.431g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Turnip
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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.

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.