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Turnip vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turnip and saltine cracker

  • Turnip has more vitamin C, while saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 93% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in turnip is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more IronIron +2473.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2957.1%

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.
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 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1195%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +726.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +2602.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1179.9%
Contains more OtherOther +214.3%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1192.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.3mg 7.72mg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.59mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.518mg 40%
Selenium 0.7µg 21.4µg 38%
Sodium 67mg 849mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.714mg 33%
Folate 15µg 124µg 27%
Carbs 6.43g 82.3g 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.637mg 22%
Protein 0.9g 10.5g 19%
Calories 28kcal 393kcal 18%
Phosphorus 27mg 113mg 12%
Copper 0.085mg 0.145mg 7%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.94mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.39mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.685g 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.9µg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Choline 11.1mg 19.6mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 191mg 115mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 22mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.011g 0.244g 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 4.63g 79.6g N/A
Sugar 3.8g 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.085mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.142g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.224mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.