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Parsnip vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Parsnip and Eggplant?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E , Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 in Parsnip is higher than in Eggplant.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% more.
  • Eggplant contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 22.5µg of Vitamin K, while Eggplant contains 3.5µg.

We used Parsnips, raw and Eggplant, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +156.5%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +268.8%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +156.5%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +268.8%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +396.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.5%
Contains more Folate +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.649
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +396.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.5%
Contains more Folate +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.649
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +48.5%
Contains more Water +16.1%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +48.5%
Contains more Water +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 2.88g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.98g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 5.88g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 25kcal Parsnip
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 4.8g 3.53g Eggplant
Fiber 4.9g 3g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 9mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.23mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 24mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 229mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.59mg 0.16mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.081mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.232mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.3µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.3mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 2.2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.039mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.037mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.649mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.281mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.084mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 22µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.016g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Eggplant
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
25%
Parsnip
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.