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Parsnip vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Ginger

  • Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Ginger is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsnip is 19% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 6 times more Folate than Ginger. Parsnip contains 67µg of Folate, while Ginger contains 11µg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Ginger root, 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
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%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
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%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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
7
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.75
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.75

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Ginger
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 Parsnip Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 1.2g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.3g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 17.99g 17.77g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 4.8g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 4.9g 2g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 16mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 29mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 71mg 34mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 10mg 13mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.34mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.56mg 0.229mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.26mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 5mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.025mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.034mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.203mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 67µg 11µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.1µg 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 0.05g 0.203g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.