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Dandelion greens vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dandelion greens and Parsnip

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, yet Parsnip is higher in Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 630% more than Parsnip.

Food varieties used in this article are Dandelion greens, 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 Calcium +419.4%
Contains more Iron +425.4%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 375
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +419.4%
Contains more Iron +425.4%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 375

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Folate +148.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Equal in Water - 79.53
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion greens Parsnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.7g 1.2g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 45kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.71g 4.8g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 187mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.59mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 29mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 397mg 375mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.41mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.171mg 0.12mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.5µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 1.49mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.05mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.7mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 778.4µg 22.5µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.047g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
246%
Dandelion greens
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.