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Nutmeg vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nutmeg and Parsnip

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Parsnip is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 129% more than Parsnip.
  • Nutmeg has 9 times more Copper than Parsnip. While Nutmeg has 1.027mg of Copper, Parsnip has only 0.12mg.
  • Parsnip has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
7
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Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +415.3%
Contains more Magnesium +531%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +755.8%
Contains more Manganese +417.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +415.3%
Contains more Magnesium +531%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +755.8%
Contains more Manganese +417.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 375

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.
Nutmeg
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 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 B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
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Contains more Protein +386.7%
Contains more Fats +12003.3%
Contains more Carbs +174%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Contains more Water +1176.6%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +386.7%
Contains more Fats +12003.3%
Contains more Carbs +174%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Contains more Water +1176.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +644.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +644.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 13.09g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 1.2g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.3g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 17.99g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 75kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 4.8g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 4.9g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 36mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.59mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 29mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 71mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 16mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 2.15mg 0.59mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.12mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.56mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.09mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.05mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.7mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.09mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 67µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.112g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.047g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg 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
20%
Nutmeg
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.