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Turnip vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turnip and fish sandwiches different?

  • Turnip is higher in vitamin C; however, fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for fish sandwiches is 31% higher.
  • Turnip contains 12 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. While turnip contains 21mg of vitamin C, fish sandwiches contain only 1.8mg.
  • Turnip has less sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a lower glycemic index (56) than turnip (73).

Turnips, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2471.4%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.4%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +89.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1043.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.1%
Contains more OtherOther +204.3%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11705.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.7µg 18µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 67mg 602mg 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 1.8mg 21%
Fats 0.1g 12.45g 19%
Protein 0.9g 10.29g 19%
Iron 0.3mg 1.5mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.21mg 14%
Phosphorus 27mg 116mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Calories 28kcal 257kcal 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.15mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.011g 1.949g 9%
Folate 15µg 46µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.14mg 8%
Carbs 6.43g 26.69g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 2.595g 6%
Manganese 0.134mg 0.264mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.37mg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 28.9mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.55mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.085mg 0.075mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 4.63g 25.69g N/A
Potassium 191mg 206mg 0%
Sugar 3.8g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.938g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.