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Turnip vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turnip and Agave nectar?

  • Turnip is richer in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium, yet Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% higher.
  • Turnip has 48 times more Potassium than Agave nectar. Turnip has 191mg of Potassium, while Agave nectar has 4mg.

We used Turnips, raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave 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 +2900%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +4675%
Contains more Zinc +2600%
Contains more Copper +844.4%
Contains more Manganese +2580%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
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 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +4675%
Contains more Zinc +2600%
Contains more Copper +844.4%
Contains more Manganese +2580%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%

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 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +22400%
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 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +22400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +300.5%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +1087.7%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +300.5%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +1087.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 0.9g 0.09g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 0.45g Agave nectar
Carbs 6.43g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 28kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 3.8g 68.03g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 1mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.09mg Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 1mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 1mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 4mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.27mg 0.01mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.009mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.005mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 21mg 17mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 15µg 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
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
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Agave nectar
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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.