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Turnip vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turnip and pot roast?

  • Turnip is higher in vitamin C, yet pot roast is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pot roast is lower.

We used Turnips, raw and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
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% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +706.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3757.1%

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 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +926.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +892.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +77%
Contains more OtherOther +-7100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19070%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1235.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Pot roast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg 89%
Zinc 0.27mg 6.66mg 58%
Protein 0.9g 28.94g 56%
Selenium 0.7µg 27µg 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Saturated fat 0.011g 7.548g 34%
Fats 0.1g 19.17g 29%
Iron 0.3mg 2.42mg 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.105mg 23%
Phosphorus 27mg 174mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 8.175g 20%
Choline 11.1mg 110.2mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.283mg 15%
Calories 28kcal 297kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.171mg 11%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.571mg 7%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.01mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.708g 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.51mg 3%
Copper 0.085mg 0.099mg 2%
Carbs 6.43g 0g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 19mg 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.059mg 2%
Potassium 191mg 231mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 67mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 4.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Pot roast
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
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.537g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.