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Turnip vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turnip and Radicchio?

  • Turnip is richer in Vitamin C, yet Radicchio is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, and Folate.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 213% higher.
  • Turnip has 6 times more Sugar than Radicchio. Turnip has 3.8g of Sugar, while Radicchio has 0.6g.

We used Turnips, raw and Radicchio, 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
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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 9.3% 5.7% 27% 21% 114% 17% 17% 2.9% 18% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +301.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.138mg

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 27% 1.6% 45% 0% 4% 6.5% 4.8% 16% 13% 0% 638% 45% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +255100%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.9mg

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
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
~equal in Water ~93.14g
~equal in Other ~0.7g

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
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Radicchio
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Radicchio Opinion
Calories 28kcal 23kcal Turnip
Protein 0.9g 1.43g Radicchio
Fats 0.1g 0.25g Radicchio
Vitamin C 21mg 8mg Turnip
Net carbs 4.63g 3.58g Turnip
Carbs 6.43g 4.48g Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Radicchio
Calcium 30mg 19mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 302mg Radicchio
Iron 0.3mg 0.57mg Radicchio
Sugar 3.8g 0.6g Radicchio
Fiber 1.8g 0.9g Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.27mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 27mg 40mg Radicchio
Sodium 67mg 22mg Radicchio
Vitamin A 0IU 27IU Radicchio
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.26mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.134mg 0.138mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.016mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.255mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.057mg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 255.2µg Radicchio
Folate 15µg 60µg Radicchio
Choline 11.1mg 10.9mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.06g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.11g Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.025mg 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.033mg 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.036mg 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.011mg 0.008mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.03mg 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.014mg 0.024mg Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Radicchio
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
62%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio 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?
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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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.