Plantain raw vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plantain raw and parsnip
- Plantain raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6, yet parsnip is higher in vitamin K, folate, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Plantain raw covers your daily vitamin A needs 23% more than parsnip.
- Plantain raw contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than parsnip. While plantain raw contains 0.299mg of vitamin B6, parsnip contains only 0.09mg.
- The glycemic index of plantain raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, 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 | +27.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +321.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +964.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3114.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +204.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
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Protein
~1.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 22.5µg | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.09mg | 16% |
Folate | 22µg | 67µg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 4.9g | 10% |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1.49mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 56µg | 0µg | 6% |
Carbs | 31.89g | 17.99g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 34mg | 71mg | 5% |
Potassium | 499mg | 375mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.081mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
Calcium | 3mg | 36mg | 3% |
Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
Calories | 122kcal | 75kcal | 2% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 29mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 17mg | 2% |
Selenium | 1.5µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
Protein | 1.3g | 1.2g | 0% |
Fats | 0.37g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 29.59g | 13.09g | N/A |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
Sugar | 15g | 4.8g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 10mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.143g | 0.05g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.112g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.047g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.064mg | 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
18%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.