Parsnip vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between parsnip and basil
- Parsnip has more fiber and vitamin B5; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 327% more.
- Parsnip has 3 times more fiber than basil. Parsnip has 4.9g of fiber, while basil has 1.6g.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index than basil.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, raw and Basil, fresh.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +391.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +437.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105% |
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 EVitamin E | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1743.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +578.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +727.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 414.8µg | 327% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 3.17mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.385mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 1.148mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.209mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.034mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 2.65g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 3.15g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 23kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.81mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 295mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.902mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Folate | 67µg | 68µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.