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Brussels sprouts vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and Parsnip?

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 129% higher.
  • Parsnip has 5 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
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 +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +137.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
~equal in Potassium ~375mg
~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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +686.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.7mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +181.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325431.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 sprouts 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 sprouts Parsnip Opinion
Calories 43kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 3.38g 1.2g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 85mg 17mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 8.95g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 42mg 36mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 375mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.59mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 4.8g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.07mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 69mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 25mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.337mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.7mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 22.5µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.047g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
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 sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 sprouts - 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.