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Arrowroot vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arrowroot and Parsnip

  • Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 68% more than Parsnip.
  • Arrowroot contains 4 times more Iron than Parsnip. While Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of Iron, Parsnip contains only 0.59mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +276.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.12mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 ProteinProtein +253.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.9%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Parsnip Opinion
Calories 65kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 4.24g 1.2g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 1.9mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 12.09g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 13.39g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 25mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 6mg 36mg Parsnip
Potassium 454mg 375mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.59mg Arrowroot
Sugar 4.8g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.121mg 0.12mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.59mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 71mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.174mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.09mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.05mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.7mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.09mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 338µg 67µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.05g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.047g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.