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Welsh onion vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Welsh onion and Turnip?

  • Welsh onion is richer than Turnip in Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 161% more.
  • Welsh onion has 17 times more Vitamin E than Turnip. While Welsh onion has 0.51mg of Vitamin E , Turnip has only 0.03mg.

We used Onions, welsh, raw and Turnips, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +306.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.5%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Potassium - 191
Equal in Manganese - 0.134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +306.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.5%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Potassium - 191
Equal in Manganese - 0.134

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +193300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +193300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +300%
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +300%
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
Equal in Water - 91.87
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.9g 0.9g Welsh onion
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Welsh onion
Carbs 6.5g 6.43g Welsh onion
Calories 34kcal 28kcal Welsh onion
Sugar 2.18g 3.8g Welsh onion
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g Welsh onion
Calcium 18mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.22mg 0.3mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Welsh onion
Phosphorus 49mg 27mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 191mg Welsh onion
Sodium 17mg 67mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.52mg 0.27mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.137mg 0.134mg Welsh onion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 1160IU 0IU Welsh onion
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.03mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 27mg 21mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.03mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 16µg 15µg Welsh onion
Vitamin K 193.4µg 0.1µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.009mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg 0.025mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.036mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg 0.033mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg 0.036mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg 0.011mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.017mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg 0.03mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg 0.014mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.006g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.053g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Turnip
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
61%
Welsh onion
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/nutrients
  2. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.