Turnip vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Turnip and Sweet potato
- Turnip has more Vitamin C, while Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Manganese.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 9 times less Vitamin C than Turnip. Turnip contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato contains 2.4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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.
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Iron
+103.3%
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Magnesium
+127.3%
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Phosphorus
+74.1%
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Potassium
+76.4%
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Sodium
-17.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+77.6%
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Manganese
+92.5%
Equal in Calcium - 30
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Iron
+103.3%
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Magnesium
+127.3%
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Phosphorus
+74.1%
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Potassium
+76.4%
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Sodium
-17.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+77.6%
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Manganese
+92.5%
Equal in Calcium - 30
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.
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Vitamin C
+775%
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Folate
+36.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+766.7%
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Vitamin B1
+95%
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Vitamin B2
+103.3%
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Vitamin B3
+39.3%
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Vitamin B5
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+132.2%
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Vitamin K
+1700%
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Vitamin C
+775%
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Folate
+36.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+766.7%
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Vitamin B1
+95%
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Vitamin B2
+103.3%
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Vitamin B3
+39.3%
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Vitamin B5
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+132.2%
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Vitamin K
+1700%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+18.9%
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Protein
+74.4%
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Carbs
+212.9%
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Other
+40%
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+18.9%
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Protein
+74.4%
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Carbs
+212.9%
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Other
+40%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+278.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.053 g
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+278.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 17.12g |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1.57g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.05g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 20.12g |
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| Calories | 28kcal | 86kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 4.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.258mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 14187IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 709µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.209mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.031mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.001g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.014g |
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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%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)