Turnip vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turnip and Seaweed different?
- Turnip is higher in Vitamin C, however, Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 55% higher.
- Turnip contains 7 times more Vitamin C than Seaweed. While Turnip contains 21mg of Vitamin C, Seaweed contains only 3mg.
- Turnip has less Sodium.
Turnips, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more IronIron | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +355.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.3% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +844.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1533.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1.68g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.56g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 8.27g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 9.57g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 168mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 2.85mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 0.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 42mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 233mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.87mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 66µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 180µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.247g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.047g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.076mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.082mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.025mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.024mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed 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 ($)