Sweet potato vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Parsnip?
- Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 107% higher.
- Parsnip has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.286mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has 0.09mg.
- Parsnip is lower in Sugar.
We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+16.9%
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Potassium
+26.7%
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Copper
+34.2%
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Phosphorus
+31.5%
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Sodium
-72.2%
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Zinc
+84.4%
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Manganese
+12.7%
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Selenium
+800%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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Iron
+16.9%
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Potassium
+26.7%
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Copper
+34.2%
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Phosphorus
+31.5%
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Sodium
-72.2%
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Zinc
+84.4%
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Manganese
+12.7%
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Selenium
+800%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B2
+112%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Vitamin B5
+47.3%
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Vitamin B6
+217.8%
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Vitamin E
+109.9%
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Folate
+1016.7%
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Vitamin K
+878.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B2
+112%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Vitamin B5
+47.3%
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Vitamin B6
+217.8%
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Vitamin E
+109.9%
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Folate
+1016.7%
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Vitamin K
+878.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+67.5%
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Carbs
+15.1%
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Other
+37.8%
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Fats
+100%
Equal in Water - 79.53
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
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1.35 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
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79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
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Protein
+67.5%
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Carbs
+15.1%
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+37.8%
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Fats
+100%
Equal in Water - 79.53
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5500%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.05
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
Saturated Fat:
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.047 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5500%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.05
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 17.41g | 13.09g | |
Protein | 2.01g | 1.2g | |
Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g | |
Carbs | 20.71g | 17.99g | |
Calories | 90kcal | 75kcal | |
Starch | 7.05g | ||
Fructose | 0.5g | ||
Sugar | 6.48g | 4.8g | |
Fiber | 3.3g | 4.9g | |
Calcium | 38mg | 36mg | |
Iron | 0.69mg | 0.59mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | |
Phosphorus | 54mg | 71mg | |
Potassium | 475mg | 375mg | |
Sodium | 36mg | 10mg | |
Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.59mg | |
Copper | 0.161mg | 0.12mg | |
Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.56mg | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 19218IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 961µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1.49mg | |
Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 17mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.05mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.7mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.6mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.09mg | |
Folate | 6µg | 67µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 22.5µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | ||
Threonine | 0.107mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.07mg | ||
Leucine | 0.118mg | ||
Lysine | 0.084mg | ||
Methionine | 0.037mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | ||
Valine | 0.11mg | ||
Histidine | 0.039mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.05g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.112g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.047g |
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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
120%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.