Parsnip vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsnip and beetroot different?
- Parsnip is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and fiber, while beetroot is higher in folate.
- Parsnip covers your daily need for vitamin K, 19% more than beetroot.
- Parsnip contains 37 times more vitamin E than beetroot. Parsnip contains 1.49mg of vitamin E, while beetroot contains 0.04mg.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than beetroot (64).
Parsnips, raw and Beets, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
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 | +246.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0.2µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 4.9mg | 13% |
| Folate | 67µg | 109µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.329mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 9.56g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.334mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.61g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)