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Parsnip vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Parsnip and Tomatillo

  • Parsnip has more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, however, Tomatillo has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6628% more.
  • Parsnip has 10 times more Folate than Tomatillo. Parsnip has 67µg of Folate, while Tomatillo has 7µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, raw and Tomatillos, 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 Calcium +414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +168.2%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Manganese +27221.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +168.2%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Manganese +27221.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.62

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 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.3%
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% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +208%
Contains more Other +78.2%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Water +15.2%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +208%
Contains more Other +78.2%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Water +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +787.2%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +787.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.94g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.96g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 17.99g 5.84g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 32kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 3.93g Tomatillo
Fiber 4.9g 1.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 7mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.62mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 39mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 268mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.59mg 0.22mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.079mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.38mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 11.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.044mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.035mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.15mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.056mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 7µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 10.1µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.139g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip 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 ($)

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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.