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Mashed potato vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mashed potato and Parsnip?

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1 in Parsnip is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 20% more.
  • Parsnip contains 31 times less Sodium than Mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, while Parsnip contains 10mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +168.2%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +168.2%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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 B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +281.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +281.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Equal in Water - 79.53
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 +37.5%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2755.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2755.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 13.09g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.2g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.3g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 89kcal 75kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 4.8g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 18mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.31mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 59mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 286mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 306mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.22mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.035mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.098mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.7mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.09mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.112g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.047g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.