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Parsnip vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parsnip and Seaweed

  • Parsnip has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Vitamin K 36% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 6 times more Vitamin C than Seaweed. While Parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C, Seaweed has only 3mg.
  • Parsnip has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +321.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +383.1%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.13
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +321.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +383.1%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +574.5%
Equal in Water - 81.58
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +574.5%
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 8.27g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.3g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 17.99g 9.57g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 43kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.59mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 29mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 71mg 42mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 89mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 233mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.12mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.56mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.87mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 3mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.47mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 22.5µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.247g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.098g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.047g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.