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Potato pancake vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato pancake and Parsnip

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Sodium needs 33% more than Parsnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes and Parsnips, 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 Iron +183.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +394.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +115.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +183.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +394.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +115.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +547.8%
Contains more Folate +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +547.8%
Contains more Folate +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +406.7%
Contains more Fats +4820%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +265.3%
Contains more Water +66.5%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +406.7%
Contains more Fats +4820%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +265.3%
Contains more Water +66.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3230.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15891.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3230.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15891.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 13.09g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.2g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.3g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 17.99g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 75kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 4.8g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 32mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 1.67mg 0.59mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 29mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 71mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 375mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.7mg 0.59mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.12mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 8.9µg 1.8µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 17mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.09mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.05mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.09mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.112g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.047g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato pancake Parsnip
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
37%
Potato pancake
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.446g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients
  2. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.