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Burdock root vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burdock root and Parsnip

  • Burdock root has more Vitamin B6, however, Parsnip has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 17% more.
  • Burdock root has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Parsnip. Burdock root has 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has 0.09mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Burdock root, 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 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
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 +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%

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 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1306.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 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 +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more OtherOther +10.1%
~equal in Carbs ~17.99g
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 -50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +202.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Parsnip Opinion
Calories 72kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.53g 1.2g Burdock root
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 14.04g 13.09g Burdock root
Carbs 17.34g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 36mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 0.8mg 0.59mg Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g 4.8g Burdock root
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.077mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.33mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 51mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 5mg 10mg Burdock root
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.232mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.09mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 23µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 11.7mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.05g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.047g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root 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
10%
Burdock root
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root 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 ($)

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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.