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Garden asparagus vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden asparagus and Parsnip different?

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Iron, Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Garden asparagus is 19% higher.
  • Garden asparagus contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Parsnip. While Garden asparagus contains 0.141mg of Vitamin B2, Parsnip contains only 0.05mg.

Asparagus, raw and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +262.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Manganese +254.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +262.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Manganese +254.4%
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" 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 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Folate +28.8%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Folate +28.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.3%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +363.7%
Contains more Other +69%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +83.3%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +363.7%
Contains more Other +69%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.2g 1.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 3.88g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 20kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 4.8g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 24mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 2.14mg 0.59mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 52mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 202mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 2mg 10mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.189mg 0.12mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 2.3µg 1.8µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 5.6mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.09mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.05mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.7mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.09mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 41.6µg 22.5µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.05g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.