Celeriac vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are celeriac and parsnip different?
- Celeriac is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, parsnip is richer in manganese, folate, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for parsnip is 17% higher.
- Celeriac contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than parsnip. While celeriac contains 0.165mg of vitamin B6, parsnip contains only 0.09mg.
- Celeriac has a lower glycemic index (35) than parsnip (97).
Celeriac, raw and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +254.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +313.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +737.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.5% |
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Fats
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Water
~79.53g
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Other
~0.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.56mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 41µg | 22.5µg | 15% |
| Folate | 8µg | 67µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 1.49mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.352mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.2g | 17.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 75kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 375mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.148g | 0.047g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.4g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.079g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.112g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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