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Endive vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Endive and Parsnip

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, while Parsnip has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 174% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Endive, 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.
Endive
3
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Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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.
Endive
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
3
:
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +437%
Equal in Protein - 1.2
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +437%
Equal in Protein - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.05
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.25g 1.2g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 3.35g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 17kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.25g 4.8g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 52mg 36mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.59mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 28mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 314mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 22mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.79mg 0.59mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.42mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 6.5mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.05mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.6mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 142µg 67µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 22.5µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.05g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.047g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive 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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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.
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.

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.