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Parsnip vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Artichoke

  • Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Artichoke is higher in Copper, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Parsnip covers your daily Manganese needs 13% more than Artichoke.
  • Parsnip contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Artichoke. While Parsnip contains 1.49mg of Vitamin E, Artichoke contains only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +116.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg

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.
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%
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 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~68µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2140%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Artichoke Opinion
Calories 75kcal 47kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 11.7mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 5.11g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 10.51g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 36mg 44mg Artichoke
Potassium 375mg 370mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Sugar 4.8g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 4.9g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.12mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 90mg Artichoke
Sodium 10mg 94mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.19mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.256mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.072mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.338mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Vitamin K 22.5µg 14.8µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 68µg Artichoke
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.005g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Artichoke
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
23%
Parsnip
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.