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Horseradish vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horseradish and parsnip

  • Horseradish has more vitamin C; however, parsnip is higher in manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Parsnip covers your daily need for manganese, 19% more than horseradish.
  • Horseradish has 42 times more sodium than parsnip. While horseradish has 420mg of sodium, parsnip has only 10mg.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Horseradish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +40.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 FatsFats +130%
Contains more OtherOther +79.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
~equal in Protein ~1.2g
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +621.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.126mg 0.56mg 19%
Sodium 420mg 10mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.5µg 18%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.6mg 10%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 17mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.09mg 7%
Copper 0.058mg 0.12mg 7%
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g 6%
Phosphorus 31mg 71mg 6%
Potassium 246mg 375mg 4%
Folate 57µg 67µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.05mg 2%
Selenium 2.8µg 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.047g 2%
Zinc 0.83mg 0.59mg 2%
Iron 0.42mg 0.59mg 2%
Calcium 56mg 36mg 2%
Carbs 11.29g 17.99g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.09mg 1%
Fats 0.69g 0.3g 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Calories 48kcal 75kcal 1%
Protein 1.18g 1.2g 0%
Net carbs 7.99g 13.09g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 7.99g 4.8g N/A
Saturated fat 0.09g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0.112g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Horseradish
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.