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Turnip vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turnip and Icing

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Turnip is 23% higher.
  • Turnip is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Turnips, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
Turnip
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +461.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +461.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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
Turnip
6
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12900%
Turnip
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +509.6%
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +955.8%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +509.6%
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +955.8%
Contains more Other +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14901.9%
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14901.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Icing Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 67.89g Icing
Protein 0.9g 0g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 6.43g 67.89g Icing
Calories 28kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 3.8g 63.1g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 0g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 3mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.16mg Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 1mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 18mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 34mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 184mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.07mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Turnip
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.01mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.22mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.055mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 8µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 2.974g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.963g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.