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Nopales vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nopales and Parsnip

  • Nopales have more Calcium, while Parsnip have more Folate, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Folate is 16% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 5 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Parsnip contains 36mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nopales, 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 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +79.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg

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 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +324.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.2%
~equal in Protein ~1.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +522.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.047g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales 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 Nopales Parsnip Opinion
Calories 16kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.32g 1.2g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 9.3mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 1.13g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 3.33g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 52mg 29mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 36mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.59mg
Sugar 1.15g 4.8g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.052mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.25mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 16mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 21mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.457mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin K 5.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 3µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 7.3mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.05g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
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 - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.