Turnip vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turnip and Pumpkin?
- Turnip is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 47% higher.
- Turnip has 4 times more Fiber than Pumpkin. Turnip has 1.8g of Fiber, while Pumpkin has 0.5g.
We used Turnips, raw and Pumpkin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
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Carbs
~6.5g
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Water
~91.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +960% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +116.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 26kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 9mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 6g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 340mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 2.76g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.127mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 8513IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 426µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.125mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 8.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.005g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.031mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.054mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.032mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.