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Brussels sprout vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Parsnip?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 129% higher.
  • Parsnip has 5 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C, while Parsnip has 17mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
7
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +137.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 375
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +137.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Folate - 67
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Folate - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
3
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +181.7%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +101%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 79.53
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +181.7%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +101%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325431.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325431.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 3.38g 1.2g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 8.95g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 43kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 4.8g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 42mg 36mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.59mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 69mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 389mg 375mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.07mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.337mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 85mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.7mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 177µg 22.5µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.047g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Parsnip
Low Fats diet Equal
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
81%
Brussels sprout
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.