Turnip vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turnip and watermelon
- The amount of vitamin C and fiber in turnip is higher than in watermelon.
- Turnip covers your daily vitamin C needs 14% more than watermelon.
- Watermelon has 5 times less Fiber than turnip. Turnip has 1.8g of Fiber, while watermelon has 0.4g.
- Turnip contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, raw and Watermelon, 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 CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +516.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.05g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.61g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 7.15g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 4.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.006mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)