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Turnip vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turnip and Water chestnuts

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, however, Water chestnuts has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 27% more.
  • Turnip has 5 times more Vitamin C than Water chestnuts. Turnip has 21mg of Vitamin C, while Water chestnuts have 4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turnips, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 +172.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +205.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Manganese +147%
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% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +205.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Manganese +147%
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 +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Folate - 16
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 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +272.3%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +272.3%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 0.9g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.43g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 28kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 3.8g 4.8g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 30mg 11mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.06mg Turnip
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 27mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 191mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 67mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.27mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.085mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.134mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 21mg 4mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 15µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Water chestnuts
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 0.026g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.002g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.043g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet Equal
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.