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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+276.3%
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Phosphorus
+38%
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Potassium
+21.1%
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Calcium
+500%
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Magnesium
+16%
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Sodium
-61.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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Iron
+276.3%
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Phosphorus
+38%
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Potassium
+21.1%
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Calcium
+500%
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Magnesium
+16%
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Sodium
-61.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart 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 B1
+58.9%
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Vitamin B2
+18%
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Vitamin B3
+141.9%
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Vitamin B6
+195.6%
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Folate
+404.5%
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Vitamin C
+794.7%
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Vitamin B5
+105.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+58.9%
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Vitamin B2
+18%
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Vitamin B3
+141.9%
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Vitamin B6
+195.6%
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Folate
+404.5%
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Vitamin C
+794.7%
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Vitamin B5
+105.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 12.09g | 13.09g |
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Protein | 4.24g | 1.2g |
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Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 13.39g | 17.99g |
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Calories | 65kcal | 75kcal |
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Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | 4.8g |
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Fiber | 1.3g | 4.9g |
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Calcium | 6mg | 36mg |
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Iron | 2.22mg | 0.59mg |
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Magnesium | 25mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 98mg | 71mg |
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Potassium | 454mg | 375mg |
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Sodium | 26mg | 10mg |
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Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.59mg |
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Copper | 0.121mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin A | 19IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 1.49mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 17mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.7mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.09mg |
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Folate | 338µg | 67µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | µg | 22.5µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | mg | |
Threonine | mg | mg | |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.05g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.112g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.047g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
35

25

Mineral Summary Score
31

22

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
25%

7%

Carbohydrates
13%

18%

Fats
1%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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.