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Edamame vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edamame and Parsnip

  • Edamame has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Edamame covers your daily Folate needs 61% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 4 times less Iron than Edamame. Edamame has 2.27mg of Iron, while Parsnip has 0.59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 +75%
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Magnesium +120.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +138%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +132.2%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Magnesium +120.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +138%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +132.2%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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 B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +892.5%
Contains more Fats +1633.3%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Equal in Water - 79.53
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +892.5%
Contains more Fats +1633.3%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1044.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4487.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1044.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4487.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 11.91g 1.2g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.3g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 121kcal 75kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 4.8g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 4.9g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 36mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.59mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 29mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 71mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 375mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 10mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.59mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.12mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.56mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 298IU 0IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 6.1mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.09mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.05mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.7mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 67µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 22.5µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.112g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.047g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.