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Parsnip vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Parsnip and Vegetable

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Potassium, however, Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vegetable's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 24% more.
  • Parsnip has 5 times more Vitamin C than Vegetable. Parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C, while Vegetable has 3.2mg.
  • Vegetable is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, raw and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +44%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +39%
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 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +39%

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 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 23.5
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 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 23.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Equal in Water - 83.23
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Equal in Water - 83.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Vegetable Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 8.69g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.86g Vegetable
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 13.09g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 65kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 3.12g Vegetable
Fiber 4.9g 4.4g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 25mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.82mg Vegetable
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 51mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 169mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 35mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.083mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.379mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.3µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 4277IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 214µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.38mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 3.2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.071mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.12mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.851mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.151mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.074mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 19µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.031g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.01g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.072g Vegetable

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Vegetable
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%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.