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Turnip vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turnip and Kumquat

  • Turnip has less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron than Kumquat.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need of Vitamin C 25% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turnips, raw and Kumquats, 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.
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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%
Contains more IronIron +186.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
~equal in Potassium ~186mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.135mg

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 146% 17% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.429mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.208mg
~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
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.9%
Contains more FatsFats +760%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.3%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2466.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Kumquat Opinion
Calories 28kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Protein 0.9g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.1g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 21mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 4.63g 9.4g Kumquat
Carbs 6.43g 15.9g Kumquat
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 30mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 191mg 186mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Sugar 3.8g 9.36g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.085mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 19mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 10mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 0IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.134mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.037mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.036mg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Turnip
Folate 15µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 11.1mg 8.4mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.103g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.171g Kumquat
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Kumquat
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
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.