Parsnip vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parsnip and bamboo shoots
- Parsnip is richer in vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, and magnesium, yet bamboo shoots are richer in vitamin B6 and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsnip is 19% higher.
- Parsnip contains 10 times more magnesium than bamboo shoots. Parsnip contains 29mg of magnesium, while bamboo shoots contain 3mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a lower glycemic index than parsnip.
Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Bamboo shoots, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +866.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +857.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
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Fats
~0.3g
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Other
~0.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Folate | 67µg | 7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.262mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 533mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 5.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 27kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.