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Turnip vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turnip and Potato?

  • Turnip has less Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron than Potato.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
  • Turnip has 5 times more Sugar than Potato. Turnip has 3.8g of Sugar, while Potato has 0.82g.

We used Turnips, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Turnip
2
:
8
Potato
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +49.3%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +49.3%

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
2
:
7
Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Equal in Folate - 15
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% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
2
:
3
Potato
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Carbs +172%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Carbs +172%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Fats - 0.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
3
:
0
Potato
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.9g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Turnip
Carbs 6.43g 17.49g Potato
Calories 28kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 3.8g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 30mg 12mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 27mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 191mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 67mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.27mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.085mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.134mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Turnip
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.01mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 19.7mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.025mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.033mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.036mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.011mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.03mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.014mg 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.025g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.002g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.042g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.