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Turnip vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turnip and Summer squash

  • Turnip has less Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Summer squash contains 2 times less Fiber than Turnip. Turnip contains 1.8g of Fiber, while Summer squash contains 1.1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Turnips, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.29mg

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 57% 12% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.4%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
~equal in Water ~94.64g

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turnip Summer squash
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Summer squash Opinion
Calories 28kcal 16kcal Turnip
Protein 0.9g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.1g 0.18g Summer squash
Vitamin C 21mg 17mg Turnip
Net carbs 4.63g 2.25g Turnip
Carbs 6.43g 3.35g Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Summer squash
Calcium 30mg 15mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 262mg Summer squash
Iron 0.3mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Sugar 3.8g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.051mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 27mg 38mg Summer squash
Sodium 67mg 2mg Summer squash
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.134mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.155mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3µg Summer squash
Folate 15µg 29µg Summer squash
Choline 11.1mg 6.7mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.044g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.089g Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.025mg 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.033mg 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.036mg 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.011mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.03mg 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.014mg 0.025mg Summer squash
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Summer squash
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
17%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.