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Caper vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caper and Parsnip

  • Caper has more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Parsnip has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% more.
  • Caper has 3 times more Copper than Parsnip. Caper has 0.374mg of Copper, while Parsnip has 0.12mg.
  • Parsnip is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Capers, canned 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.
Caper
4
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Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +183.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +610%
Contains more Potassium +837.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +617.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +183.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +610%
Contains more Potassium +837.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +617.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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.
Caper
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
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 B2 +178%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
4
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Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Other +720.4%
Contains more Carbs +267.9%
Equal in Water - 79.53
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Protein +96.7%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Other +720.4%
Contains more Carbs +267.9%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.36g 1.2g Caper
Fats 0.86g 0.3g Caper
Carbs 4.89g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 23kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.41g 4.8g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 40mg 36mg Caper
Iron 1.67mg 0.59mg Caper
Magnesium 33mg 29mg Caper
Phosphorus 10mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 40mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 2348mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.32mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.374mg 0.12mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.2µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 4.3mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.05mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 23µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 24.6µg 22.5µg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.047g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
15%
Caper
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 2338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper 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 ($)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.