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Artichoke vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Artichoke and Parsnip

  • Artichoke is higher in Copper, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Parsnip covers your daily Manganese needs 13% more than Artichoke.
  • Artichoke contains 2 times more Iron than Parsnip. While Artichoke contains 1.28mg of Iron, Parsnip contains only 0.59mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Potassium - 375

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +52%
Equal in Folate - 67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
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 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +52%
Equal in Folate - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Equal in Water - 79.53
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 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 +172.5%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2140%
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 3.27g 1.2g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 10.51g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 47kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.99g 4.8g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 36mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.59mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 71mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 94mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.231mg 0.12mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 11.7mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.05mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.09mg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 67µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.05g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.047g Artichoke

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Artichoke 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
19%
Artichoke
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.