Chives vs Parsnip - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chives and Parsnip
- Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, and Calcium, yet Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chives is 159% higher.
- Chives contain 10000000 times more Vitamin A RAE than Parsnip. Chives contain 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Parsnip contains 0µg.
Food types used in this article are Chives, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+155.6%
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Iron
+171.2%
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Magnesium
+44.8%
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Sodium
-70%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Phosphorus
+22.4%
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Potassium
+26.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
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Calcium
+155.6%
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Iron
+171.2%
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Magnesium
+44.8%
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Sodium
-70%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Phosphorus
+22.4%
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Potassium
+26.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+241.8%
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Vitamin B2
+130%
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Vitamin B6
+53.3%
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Folate
+56.7%
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Vitamin K
+845.3%
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Vitamin E
+609.5%
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Vitamin B1
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+85.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+241.8%
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Vitamin B2
+130%
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Vitamin B6
+53.3%
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Folate
+56.7%
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Vitamin K
+845.3%
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Vitamin E
+609.5%
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Vitamin B1
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+85.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.85g | 13.09g |
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Protein | 3.27g | 1.2g |
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Fats | 0.73g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 4.35g | 17.99g |
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Calories | 30kcal | 75kcal |
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Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 1.85g | 4.8g |
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Fiber | 2.5g | 4.9g |
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Calcium | 92mg | 36mg |
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Iron | 1.6mg | 0.59mg |
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Magnesium | 42mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 58mg | 71mg |
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Potassium | 296mg | 375mg |
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Sodium | 3mg | 10mg |
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Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.59mg |
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Copper | 0.157mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin A | 4353IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1.49mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 17mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.7mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.09mg |
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Folate | 105µg | 67µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 22.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.037mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.128mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.139mg | mg |
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Leucine | 0.195mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.163mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.036mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.145mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.057mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.146g | 0.05g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.095g | 0.112g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.047g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
30

22

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
20%

7%

Carbohydrates
4%

18%

Fats
3%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?

Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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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