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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.
Burdock root
Burdock root
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +13.9%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +78.8%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +13.9%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +78.8%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Burdock root
Burdock root
1
:
8
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1306.3%
Burdock root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
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 B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1306.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
2
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Carbs - 17.99
Equal in Water - 79.53
Burdock root
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 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 +27.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Carbs - 17.99
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.7%
Burdock root
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 14.04g 13.09g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 1.2g Burdock root
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 17.34g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 72kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 2.9g 4.8g Burdock root
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 41mg 36mg Burdock root
Iron 0.8mg 0.59mg Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 51mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 308mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 5mg 10mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.077mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.232mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg 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
Folate 23µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.5µg Parsnip
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
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.05g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.047g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root 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
11%
Burdock root
25%
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.