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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.
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Zinc +136%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Zinc +136%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +440.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.2
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 Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +440.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

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
Net carbs 1.13g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.32g 1.2g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 3.33g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 16kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 1.15g 4.8g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 164mg 36mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.59mg
Magnesium 52mg 29mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 257mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 21mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.25mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.052mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.457mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 9.3mg 17mg 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
Folate 3µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 5.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
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
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.05g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
25%
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.