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Turnip vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turnip and Purslane

  • Turnip contains less Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2 than Purslane.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Purslane, raw.

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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
Turnip
1
:
9
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +563.3%
Contains more Magnesium +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Potassium +158.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +563.3%
Contains more Magnesium +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Potassium +158.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
Turnip
5
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Turnip
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%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Carbs +89.7%
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +89.7%
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 3.39g Turnip
Protein 0.9g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.1g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 6.43g 3.39g Turnip
Calories 28kcal 20kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Purslane
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.3mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 11mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 27mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 191mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 67mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.134mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.036mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.073mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 12µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.