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Parsnip vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parsnip and Sweet potato leaves

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C, however, Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 233% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato leaves. While Parsnip has 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, Sweet potato leaves have only 0.225mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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 Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
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 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%

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 C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1243.1%
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 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1243.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Equal in Water - 86.81
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.1%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Sweet potato leaves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.52g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.3g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 17.99g 8.82g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 42kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 4.9g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 36mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.59mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 29mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 71mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 375mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 10mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 11mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.225mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.111g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.02g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Sweet potato leaves
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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.