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Turnip vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip and Potato salad different?

  • Turnip is richer in Vitamin C, while Potato salad is higher in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Potato salad. Turnip contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Potato salad contains 10mg.
  • Turnip is lower in Sodium.

Turnips, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared types were used 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 Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%

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 +110%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Other +178.6%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Other +178.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6950.9%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6950.9%

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 salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 0.9g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.1g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 6.43g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 28kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Sugar 3.8g Potato salad
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 19mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 27mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 191mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 67mg 529mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.085mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.134mg 0.101mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 10mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 15µg 7µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.025mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.033mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.036mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.011mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.03mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.014mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 1.429g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.