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Guava vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Guava and Parsnip?

  • Guava is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 235% more.
  • Parsnip contains 2 times less Copper than Guava. Guava contains 0.23mg of Copper, while Parsnip contains 0.12mg.

We used Guavas, common, raw and Parsnips, raw types 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.
Guava
3
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Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +126.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +126.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Guava
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +765.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
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 C +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +765.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
4
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Contains more Protein +112.5%
Contains more Fats +216.7%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Equal in Water - 79.53
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 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 +112.5%
Contains more Fats +216.7%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +753.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +753.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.55g 1.2g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.3g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 68kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 8.92g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g Guava
Calcium 18mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.26mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 40mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 417mg 375mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 10mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.23mg 0.12mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 624IU 0IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 228.3mg 17mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.7mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Guava
Folate 49µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 2.6µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.047g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava 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
80%
Guava
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.