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White chocolate vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white chocolate and turnip

  • White chocolate has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and selenium, while turnip has more vitamin C.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turnip is lower.
  • White chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white chocolate is 41, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, white chocolate and Turnips, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +563.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +551.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1575%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Turnip
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +552.2%
Contains more FatsFats +31990%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +821.3%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
Contains more WaterWater +6966.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151516.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1811.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Turnip DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.011g 88%
Fats 32.09g 0.1g 49%
Calories 539kcal 28kcal 26%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0.006g 23%
Phosphorus 176mg 27mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.03mg 19%
Carbs 59.24g 6.43g 18%
Calcium 199mg 30mg 17%
Protein 5.87g 0.9g 10%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.1µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.2mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.03mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.053g 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.134mg 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.27mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.09mg 3%
Choline 29.5mg 11.1mg 3%
Potassium 286mg 191mg 3%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 90mg 67mg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 4.63g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 59g 3.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
White chocolate
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.