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Wakame vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wakame and Parsnip?

  • Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Sodium is 37% more.
  • Parsnip contains 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Wakame. Wakame contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B2, while Parsnip contains 0.05mg.
  • Parsnip has less Sodium.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Parsnips, raw types in this article.

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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.
Wakame
6
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Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +269.5%
Contains more Magnesium +269%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +269.5%
Contains more Magnesium +269%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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.
Wakame
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
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 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
4
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Contains more Protein +152.5%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +634.7%
Contains more Carbs +96.8%
Equal in Water - 79.53
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 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 +152.5%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +634.7%
Contains more Carbs +96.8%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.1%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 3.03g 1.2g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 45kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.65g 4.8g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 150mg 36mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.59mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 29mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 71mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 872mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.38mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.284mg 0.12mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.56mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.05mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.7mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 196µg 67µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.047g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame 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
29%
Wakame
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.