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Turnip vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turnip and Lemongrass?

  • Turnip is richer in Vitamin C, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 221% higher.
  • Turnip has 8 times more Vitamin C than Lemongrass. Turnip has 21mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass has 2.6mg.

We used Turnips, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +2623.3%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +725.9%
Contains more Copper +212.9%
Contains more Manganese +3798.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +2623.3%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +725.9%
Contains more Copper +212.9%
Contains more Manganese +3798.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Protein +102.2%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +293.6%
Contains more Other +157.1%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Protein +102.2%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +293.6%
Contains more Other +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.8%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 0.9g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.1g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 6.43g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 28kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 3.8g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.3mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 11mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 27mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 191mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 67mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.27mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.085mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.134mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 2.6mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.05mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
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 0.119g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.