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Borage vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Borage and Parsnip

  • Borage has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Magnesium, while Parsnip has more Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Borage, 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.
Borage
Borage
5
:
5
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +158.3%
Contains more Iron +459.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +60.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +158.3%
Contains more Iron +459.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +60.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Borage
Borage
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1363.4%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Parsnip
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 C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1363.4%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
4
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +487.9%
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Parsnip
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 +50%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +487.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Borage Parsnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Borage Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.8g 1.2g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 21kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Borage
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 93mg 36mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.59mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 29mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 470mg 375mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.2mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.13mg 0.12mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 35mg 17mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.7mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 13µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.112g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.047g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.