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Truffle vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Truffle and Parsnip?

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 261% higher.
  • Parsnip has 24 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Parsnip has 1.8µg.

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
Contains more Calcium +341.7%
Contains more Iron +896.6%
Contains more Magnesium +186.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.2%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.7%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +248.4%
Contains more Selenium +2311.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +341.7%
Contains more Iron +896.6%
Contains more Magnesium +186.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.2%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.7%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +248.4%
Contains more Selenium +2311.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%

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 B2 +1588%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +76.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +1588%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +670.8%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +305.8%
Contains more Other +125.5%
Contains more Water +437.4%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +670.8%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +305.8%
Contains more Other +125.5%
Contains more Water +437.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 9.25g 1.2g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.3g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 17.99g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 75kcal Truffle
Sugar 4.8g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 4.9g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 36mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.59mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 29mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 71mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 375mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 1.32mg 0.59mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.12mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.56mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 1.8µg Truffle
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.05mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.7mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.09mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.