Turnip vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turnip and Yam?
- Turnip is richer in Vitamin C, yet Yam is richer in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 14% higher.
- Turnip has 8 times more Sugar than Yam. Turnip has 3.8g of Sugar, while Yam has 0.49g.
We used Turnips, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt 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.
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Calcium
+114.3%
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Zinc
+35%
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Iron
+73.3%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+81.5%
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Potassium
+250.8%
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Sodium
-88.1%
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Copper
+78.8%
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Manganese
+176.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+114.3%
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Zinc
+35%
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Iron
+73.3%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+81.5%
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Potassium
+250.8%
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Sodium
-88.1%
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Copper
+78.8%
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Manganese
+176.9%
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.
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Vitamin C
+73.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1033.3%
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Vitamin B1
+137.5%
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Vitamin B3
+38%
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Vitamin B5
+55.5%
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Vitamin B6
+153.3%
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Vitamin K
+2200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Equal in Folate - 16
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Vitamin C
+73.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1033.3%
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Vitamin B1
+137.5%
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Vitamin B3
+38%
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Vitamin B5
+55.5%
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Vitamin B6
+153.3%
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Vitamin K
+2200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Equal in Folate - 16
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+31%
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Protein
+65.6%
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Fats
+40%
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Carbs
+327.4%
Equal in Other - 0.76
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Water
+31%
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Protein
+65.6%
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Fats
+40%
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Carbs
+327.4%
Equal in Other - 0.76
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-62.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.2%
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Saturated Fat
-62.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.2%
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 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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 23.58g |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.14g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 27.48g |
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| Calories | 28kcal | 116kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 670mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.152mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 12.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.033mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.06g |
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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
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)