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Turnip vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turnip and Shortbread?

  • Turnip is richer in Vitamin C, yet Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% higher.
  • Turnip contains less Sodium.

We used Turnips, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +117%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Iron +893.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +117%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Iron +893.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2451.9%
Contains more Protein +496.7%
Contains more Fats +26120%
Contains more Carbs +891.9%
Contains more Other +47.1%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2451.9%
Contains more Protein +496.7%
Contains more Fats +26120%
Contains more Carbs +891.9%
Contains more Other +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15609.4%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15609.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.9g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 6.43g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 28kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 3.8g 21.65g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 13mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 27mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 191mg 88mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 353mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.085mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.134mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.071mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11µg Shortbread
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
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 8.105g Turnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Turnip
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.