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Parsnip vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsnip and Summer squash different?

  • Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Parsnip is 17% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 12 times more Vitamin E than Summer squash. While Parsnip contains 1.49mg of Vitamin E , Summer squash contains only 0.12mg.

Parsnips, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +800%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +800%
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 +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +131%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +131%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +437%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +437%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Protein - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 2.25g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 3.35g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 16kcal Parsnip
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 4.8g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 4.9g 1.1g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 15mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.35mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 38mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 262mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.59mg 0.29mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.051mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.175mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 17mg
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.048mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.487mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.155mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 67µg 29µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.016g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.