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Parsnip vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsnip and Celeriac different?

  • Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Copper, however, Celeriac is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Parsnip is 17% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 8 times more Folate than Celeriac. While Parsnip contains 67µg of Folate, Celeriac contains only 8µg.

Parsnips, raw and Celeriac, raw are the varieties 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
7
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3
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +78.8%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +254.4%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Celeriac
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +78.8%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +254.4%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
5
:
3
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains more Vitamin E +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
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%
Celeriac
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin E +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
3
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Other - 1
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Celeriac
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
1
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Celeriac
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Celeriac Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 7.4g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.5g Celeriac
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 17.99g 9.2g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 42kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 1.6g Celeriac
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 43mg Celeriac
Iron 0.59mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 115mg Celeriac
Potassium 375mg 300mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 100mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.33mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.158mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.36mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 8mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.7mg
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.352mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.165mg Celeriac
Folate 67µg 8µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 41µg Celeriac
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.079g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.058g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.148g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Celeriac
Low Fats diet Equal
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
25%
Parsnip
20%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.