Zucchini vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between zucchini and turnip
- Turnip contains less vitamin B6 than zucchini.
- Turnip contains 2 times less magnesium than zucchini. Zucchini contains 18mg of magnesium, while turnip contains 11mg.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of turnip is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 191mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 6.43g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
15%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.