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Ginger vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Parsnip

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsnip is 19% higher.
  • Ginger contains 2 times more Copper than Parsnip. Ginger contains 0.226mg of Copper, while Parsnip contains 0.12mg.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Parsnips, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +144.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Potassium - 375
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +144.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Potassium - 375

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.
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
7
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.6%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +22400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.6%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +22400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Carbs - 17.99
Equal in Water - 79.53
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Carbs - 17.99
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 13.09g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.2g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.3g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 80kcal 75kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 4.8g Ginger
Fiber 2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 16mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.6mg 0.59mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 29mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 415mg 375mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.34mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.226mg 0.12mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 5mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.7mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.09mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.112g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.047g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Parsnip
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
9%
Ginger
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.