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Nori vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nori and Parsnip

  • Nori is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Iron, yet Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin K, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Nori is 30% higher.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, 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.
Nori
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 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 CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +205.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Potassium ~375mg

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.
Nori
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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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
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 CVitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 ProteinProtein +384.2%
Contains more OtherOther +284.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Parsnip Opinion
Calories 35kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 5.81g 1.2g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 39mg 17mg Nori
Net carbs 4.81g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 5.11g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 2mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 70mg 36mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 1.8mg 0.59mg Nori
Sugar 0.49g 4.8g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.264mg 0.12mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg Nori
Phosphorus 58mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 48mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.988mg 0.56mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.09mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.05mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.7mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.09mg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 146µg 67µg Nori
Choline 10.4mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.047g Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
62%
Nori
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.