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Celtuce vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Celtuce and Parsnip

  • Celtuce has more Vitamin A, and Manganese, however, Parsnip is higher in Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Celtuce covers your daily need of Vitamin A 19% more than Parsnip.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celtuce, 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 20% 12% 29% 21% 13% 7.4% 17% 1.4% 90% 4.9%
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 ManganeseManganese +22.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Calcium ~36mg
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg
~equal in Sodium ~10mg

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 65% 210% 0% 0% 14% 16% 10% 11% 12% 0% 0% 35% 0%
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 CVitamin C +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +392.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce Parsnip
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Celtuce Parsnip Opinion
Calories 18kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 0.85g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 19.5mg 17mg Celtuce
Net carbs 1.95g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 3.65g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 28mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 39mg 36mg Celtuce
Potassium 330mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 0.55mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.04mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 39mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 11mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 3500IU 0IU Celtuce
Vitamin A 175µg 0µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.688mg 0.56mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 46µg 67µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.006mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.039mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg Celtuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
29%
Celtuce
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.