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Broccoli vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli and Parsnip different?

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 80% more than Parsnip.
  • Broccoli contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Parsnip. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Parsnip contains 22.5µg.

Broccoli, raw and Parsnips, raw types were used in this article.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 CVitamin C +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +351.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +91%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.7mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +135%
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli 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 Broccoli Parsnip Opinion
Calories 34kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 2.82g 1.2g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.3g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 17mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 6.64g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 47mg 36mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 0.73mg 0.59mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 4.8g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.049mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.41mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 66mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 33mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 623IU 0IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.21mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 2.5µg 1.8µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.09mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 22.5µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.05g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.047g Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
61%
Broccoli
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.