Turnip vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turnip and lemons
- Turnip has more copper; however, lemons have more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemons is 36% higher.
- Lemons have 2 times less copper than turnip. Turnip has 0.085mg of copper, while lemons have 0.037mg.
Food types used in this article are Turnips, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 53mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 9.32g | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 29kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Calcium | 30mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.089g | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)