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Turnip vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turnip and Spirulina

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Spirulina covers your daily Copper needs 57% more than Turnip.
  • Spirulina has 23 times less Vitamin C than Turnip. Turnip has 21mg of Vitamin C, while Spirulina has 0.9mg.
  • Spirulina contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw.

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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 +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Iron +830%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Copper +602.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Iron +830%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Copper +602.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Turnip
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Contains more Vitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +165.7%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +557.8%
Contains more Fats +290%
Equal in Water - 90.67
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +165.7%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +557.8%
Contains more Fats +290%
Equal in Water - 90.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 2.02g Turnip
Protein 0.9g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.1g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 6.43g 2.42g Turnip
Calories 28kcal 26kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 12mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 27mg 11mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 127mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 98mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.2mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.134mg 0.186mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 21mg 0.9mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.034mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 9µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.025mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.033mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.036mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.011mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.03mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.014mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.135g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.