Cassava vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cassava and parsnip
- Cassava has less vitamin K, fiber, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin E, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Parsnip's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 17% more.
- Cassava is lower in sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cassava, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +684.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +460.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1084.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.047g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 22.5µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.9g | 12% |
| Folate | 27µg | 67µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.49mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.56mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 17.99g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 75kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 375mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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
14%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cassava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.