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Parsnip vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Nori

  • Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin K, and Magnesium, yet Nori is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Nori is 30% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 16 times more Fiber than Nori. Parsnip contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Nori contains 0.3g.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Seaweed, laver, 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.
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Nori
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Equal in Potassium - 356
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Equal in Potassium - 356

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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Nori
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +117.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +117.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains more Carbs +252.1%
Contains more Protein +384.2%
Contains more Other +284.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 85.03
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Carbs +252.1%
Contains more Protein +384.2%
Contains more Other +284.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 85.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Nori Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 4.81g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 5.11g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 35kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 4.9g 0.3g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 70mg Nori
Iron 0.59mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 58mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 356mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 48mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.12mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.56mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.521mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 67µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 22.5µg 4µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.061g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.025g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Nori
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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.