Prairie Turnips vs Agave
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Agave, dried (Southwest) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Prairie Turnips 129
Agave 341
Protein (g)
Prairie Turnips 1.64
Agave 1.71
Carbs (g)
Prairie Turnips 30.0
Agave 82.0
Fat (g)
Prairie Turnips 0.320
Agave 0.690
Fiber (g)
Prairie Turnips 7.20
Agave 15.6
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Agave, dried (Southwest) — 1.71g vs 1.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Prairie Turnips, boiled (Northern Plains Indians) — 129 vs 341 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Agave, dried (Southwest) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Prairie Turnips | Agave | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 129 kcal | 341 kcal | -62% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 67.7 g | 11.6 g | +481% |
| Protein | 1.64 g | 1.71 g | -4% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.320 g | 0.690 g | -54% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.0 g | 82.0 g | -63% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.20 g | 15.6 g | -54% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.00 mg | 0.300 mg | +567% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.126 mg | 0.021 mg | +500% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.039 mg | 0.644 mg | -94% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.708 mg | 0.870 mg | -19% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.150 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.379 mg | 0.216 mg | +75% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 11.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.760 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 103 mg | 770 mg | -87% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.950 mg | 3.64 mg | -74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 49.0 mg | 207 mg | -76% |
| Phosphorus, P | 20.0 mg | 37.0 mg | -46% |
| Potassium, K | 108 mg | 767 mg | -86% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.280 mg | 12.1 mg | -98% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.038 mg | 0.189 mg | -80% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.209 mg | 0.337 mg | -38% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.600 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 541 kj | 1427 kj | -62% |
| Ash | 0.360 g | 3.98 g | -91% |
| Total Sugars | 4.74 g | 50.7 g | -91% |
| Sucrose | 0.750 g | 4.39 g | -83% |
| Glucose | 0.380 g | 3.48 g | -89% |
| Fructose | 0.070 g | 42.8 g | -100% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 3.53 g | 0 g | |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | 15.8 g | 0.910 g | +1636% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 18.0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.030 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.500 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +567% in Prairie Turnips, boiled (Northern Plains Indians) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +500% in Prairie Turnips, boiled (Northern Plains Indians) Zinc, Zn -98% in Prairie Turnips, boiled (Northern Plains Indians) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) -94% in Prairie Turnips, boiled (Northern Plains Indians)
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