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Turnip vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turnip and White Bread

  • Turnip has more Vitamin C, however, White Bread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • White Bread covers your daily need of Iron 41% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turnips, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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
Turnip
2
:
8
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Potassium +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +1103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +3042.9%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Potassium +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +1103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +3042.9%

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
Turnip
2
:
8
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
Turnip
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
4
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Water +152.3%
Contains more Protein +883.3%
Contains more Fats +3230%
Contains more Carbs +668.6%
Contains more Other +182.9%
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Water +152.3%
Contains more Protein +883.3%
Contains more Fats +3230%
Contains more Carbs +668.6%
Contains more Other +182.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
1
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9883.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2922.6%
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9883.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2922.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 0.9g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0.1g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 6.43g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 28kcal 266kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 3.8g 5.67g Turnip
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 30mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 0.3mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 11mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 27mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 191mg 126mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 490mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.085mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.134mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 0.7µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.087mg Turnip
Folate 15µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg White Bread
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
Trans Fat 0g 0.027g Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.698g Turnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip White Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.687g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (73)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.