Turnip vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turnip and porridge?
- Turnip is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, and potassium, yet porridge is higher in iron and calcium.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 43% more.
- The amount of sugar in porridge is lower.
We used Turnips, raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types in this article.
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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 | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1093.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1146.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +592.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.6% |
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Water
~87.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 3.74mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 10.52g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.033mg | 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
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 ($)