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Apple vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple and Parsnip

  • Apple contains less Manganese, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Potassium than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 23% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
1
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Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +480%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +250.5%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +1500%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +480%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +250.5%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +1500%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
1
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +922.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +922.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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Contains more Protein +361.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +390%
Equal in Water - 79.53
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +361.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +390%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
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.
Apple Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.26g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 13.81g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 52kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 6mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.12mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 5mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 11mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 107mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 1mg 10mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.027mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.035mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 4.6mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 3µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 2.2µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.05g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.047g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.