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Seaweed vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seaweed and Parsnip

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Vitamin K 36% more than Parsnip.
  • Seaweed has 23 times more Sodium than Parsnip. While Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, Parsnip has only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +383.1%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +321.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +383.1%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +321.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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 B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
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 B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +574.5%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Equal in Water - 79.53
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +40%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +574.5%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Seaweed Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.68g 1.2g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.3g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 43kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.6g 4.8g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 168mg 36mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.59mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 29mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 89mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 233mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 1.23mg 0.59mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.12mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.6mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 180µg 67µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 22.5µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.047g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
36%
Seaweed
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.