Ginger vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ginger and Parsnip
- Ginger is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsnip is 19% higher.
- Ginger contains 2 times more Copper than Parsnip. Ginger contains 0.226mg of Copper, while Parsnip contains 0.12mg.
Food types used in this article are Ginger root, 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 | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +473.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +509.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
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Carbs
~17.99g
~equal in
Water
~79.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 80kcal | 75kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 0.75g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.77g | 13.09g |
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| Carbs | 17.77g | 17.99g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 415mg | 375mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.59mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 71mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 22.5µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 67µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.112g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.047g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg |
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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
9%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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.