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Turnip vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turnip and provolone different?

  • Turnip is higher in vitamin C; however, provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 85% higher.
  • Turnip has less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than turnip (73).

Turnips, raw and Cheese, provolone are the varieties 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.
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2420%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1096.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1737%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.5%
Contains more WaterWater +124.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2742.2%
Contains more FatsFats +26520%
Contains more OtherOther +572.9%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123116.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1350.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.011g 17.078g 78%
Calcium 30mg 756mg 73%
Phosphorus 27mg 496mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 0.9g 25.58g 49%
Fats 0.1g 26.62g 41%
Sodium 67mg 876mg 35%
Zinc 0.27mg 3.23mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.321mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 7.393g 18%
Calories 28kcal 351kcal 16%
Copper 0.085mg 0.026mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.476mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.769g 5%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.01mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 28mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.156mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.019mg 2%
Potassium 191mg 138mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.23mg 1%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Choline 11.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Carbs 6.43g 2.14g 1%
Net carbs 4.63g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 3.8g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 809mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.