Broccoli vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Broccoli and Parsnip different?
- Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
- Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 80% more than Parsnip.
- Broccoli contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Parsnip. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Parsnip contains 22.5µg.
Broccoli, raw and Parsnips, raw types were used 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.
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Calcium
+30.6%
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Iron
+23.7%
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Selenium
+38.9%
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Magnesium
+38.1%
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Potassium
+18.7%
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Sodium
-69.7%
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Zinc
+43.9%
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Copper
+144.9%
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Manganese
+166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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Calcium
+30.6%
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Iron
+23.7%
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Selenium
+38.9%
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Magnesium
+38.1%
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Potassium
+18.7%
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Sodium
-69.7%
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Zinc
+43.9%
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Copper
+144.9%
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Manganese
+166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+424.7%
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Vitamin B2
+134%
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Vitamin B6
+94.4%
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Vitamin K
+351.6%
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Vitamin E
+91%
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Vitamin B1
+26.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Equal in Folate - 67
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+424.7%
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Vitamin B2
+134%
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Vitamin B6
+94.4%
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Vitamin K
+351.6%
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Vitamin E
+91%
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Vitamin B1
+26.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Equal in Folate - 67
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+135%
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Fats
+23.3%
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Water
+12.3%
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Carbs
+170.9%
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+12.6%
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Protein
+135%
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+23.3%
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+12.3%
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+170.9%
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+12.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+918.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.7%
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Saturated Fat
-22%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+918.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 13.09g |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 17.99g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 75kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 36mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 10mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 1.49mg |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 67µg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 22.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.112g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.047g |
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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
65%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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