Turnip vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turnip and red potato
- Turnip has more vitamin C; however, red potato has more potassium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Turnip has 3 times more calcium than red potato. Turnip has 30mg of calcium, while red potato has 9mg.
- Red potato is lower in sugar.
- Red potato has a higher glycemic index than turnip.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turnips, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh, and skin, baked.
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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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.1% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 545mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 12.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.212mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.595mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 19.59g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.341mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.173mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 18.9mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)