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Lotus root vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lotus root and Parsnip

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Parsnip has more Folate, and Manganese.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Lotus root has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Parsnip. Lotus root has 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Parsnip has 0.05mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lotus 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
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 +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.3%
Contains more IronIron +96.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.6%
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.
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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 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 ProteinProtein +116.7%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
~equal in Carbs ~17.99g
~equal in Water ~79.53g
~equal in Other ~0.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Parsnip Opinion
Calories 74kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 2.6g 1.2g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 44mg 17mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 17.23g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 45mg 36mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 375mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.59mg Lotus root
Sugar 4.8g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 4.9g
Copper 0.257mg 0.12mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 100mg 71mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.261mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.05mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 13µg 67µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.05g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.047g Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lotus root 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
26%
Lotus root
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.