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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 from Parsnip is 19% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 10 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoots. Parsnip contains 29mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoots contain 3mg.

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.
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 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
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.
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 13% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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% 5% 91%
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%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
33% 3% 64%
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.
Parsnip Bamboo shoots
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Bamboo shoots Opinion
Calories 75kcal 27kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.6g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 17mg 4mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 3g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 5.2g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 3mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 13mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 533mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.59mg 0.5mg Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 3g Bamboo shoots
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 0.59mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 71mg 59mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 4mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.262mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.161mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 7µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.069g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.007g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.134g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Bamboo shoots
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
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.

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. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.