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Orange vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange and Parsnip different?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 40% more than Parsnip.

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Parsnips, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Orange
Orange
2
:
8
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains more Zinc +742.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +2140%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains more Zinc +742.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +2140%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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.
Orange
Orange
2
:
8
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Parsnip
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 C +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
1
:
4
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Other +122.7%
Equal in Water - 79.53
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Parsnip
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 +27.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Other +122.7%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
1
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2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.94g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.12g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 11.75g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 47kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 9.35g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 40mg 36mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 14mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 181mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 0mg 10mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.045mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.025mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.5µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 225IU 0IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 53.2mg 17mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 30µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.05g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
24%
Orange
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.