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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 +531%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +411.1%
Contains more IronIron +415.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +417.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
~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.
Nutmeg
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
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 ProteinProtein +386.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12003.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174%
Contains more OtherOther +137.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1176.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +644.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.05g 118%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.56mg 102%
Copper 1.027mg 0.12mg 101%
Fiber 20.8g 4.9g 64%
Fats 36.31g 0.3g 55%
Magnesium 183mg 29mg 37%
Iron 3.04mg 0.59mg 31%
Calories 525kcal 75kcal 23%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.09mg 21%
Phosphorus 213mg 71mg 20%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg 16%
Calcium 184mg 36mg 15%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.59mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Carbs 49.29g 17.99g 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg 10%
Protein 5.84g 1.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.112g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.7mg 4%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Folate 76µg 67µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.047g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 350mg 375mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 16mg 10mg 0%
Selenium 1.6µg 1.8µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
23%
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.