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Napa cabbage vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Napa cabbage and Parsnip different?

  • Parsnip is higher than Napa cabbage in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Parsnip covers your daily need of Manganese 16% more than Napa cabbage.

Cabbage, napa, cooked and Parsnips, raw types were used 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 Iron +25.4%
Contains more Calcium +24.1%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +331%
Contains more Zinc +321.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +175.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Calcium +24.1%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +331%
Contains more Zinc +321.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +175.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Sodium - 10

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 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 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 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +55.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +476.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.2
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 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 Water +21.1%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +476.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.1g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 2.23g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 12kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Napa cabbage
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 29mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.74mg 0.59mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 19mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 87mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 11mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.14mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.096mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.203mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 3.2mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 43µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage 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
7%
Napa cabbage
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.