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Turnip vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turnip and Salsify

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, however, Salsify has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Turnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turnips, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.7%

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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.392mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.3%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.9%
~equal in Other ~0.74g

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
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Salsify Opinion
Calories 28kcal 68kcal Salsify
Protein 0.9g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Salsify
Vitamin C 21mg 4.6mg Turnip
Net carbs 4.63g 12.26g Salsify
Carbs 6.43g 15.36g Salsify
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Salsify
Calcium 30mg 47mg Salsify
Potassium 191mg 283mg Salsify
Iron 0.3mg 0.55mg Salsify
Sugar 3.8g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.085mg 0.07mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.3mg Salsify
Phosphorus 27mg 56mg Salsify
Sodium 67mg 16mg Salsify
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.19mg Salsify
Manganese 0.134mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.392mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.218mg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Salsify
Folate 15µg 15µg
Choline 11.1mg 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.041g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.003g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.074g Salsify
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify 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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.