Turnip vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turnip and oranges
- Turnip contains less vitamin C than oranges.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for oranges is 36% higher.
- Turnip is lower in sugar.
- Turnip has a higher glycemic index than oranges.
Food types used in this article are Turnips, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +436% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.7% |
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Protein
~0.94g
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Water
~86.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +283.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 53.2mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 11.75g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.94g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 8.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.018mg | 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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.