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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +106.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +116.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Potassium ~375mg

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 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +172.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.2%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 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 -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 47kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 3.27g 1.2g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 11.7mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 5.11g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 10.51g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 36mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 1.28mg 0.59mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g 4.8g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.12mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 90mg 71mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Artichoke
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.256mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg 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
Vitamin K 14.8µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 68µg 67µg Artichoke
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.05g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.047g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Artichoke 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
19%
Artichoke
23%
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.