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Mandarin orange vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mandarin orange and Parsnip?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 23% higher.
  • Parsnip has 2 times less Vitamin C than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 26.7mg of Vitamin C, while Parsnip has 17mg.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Iron +293.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +742.9%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +1335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Iron +293.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +742.9%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +1335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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 C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +645%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
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 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +645%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 79.53
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.81g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.31g 0.3g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 53kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 37mg 36mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 20mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 166mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 2mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.042mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.039mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.1µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 26.7mg 17mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 16µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.05g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.047g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
17%
Mandarin orange
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.