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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 4.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.218mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.1g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 2.73g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 283mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.43g | 15.36g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 25.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.276mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.63g | 12.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)