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Parsnip vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Borage

  • Parsnip has more Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, while Borage has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Borage contains 15 times less Vitamin B5 than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage contains 0.041mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Borage, 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
5
:
5
Borage
Borage
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +60.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +158.3%
Contains more Iron +459.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +60.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +158.3%
Contains more Iron +459.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
4
Borage
Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1363.4%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1363.4%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
4
Borage
Borage
Contains more Carbs +487.9%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +487.9%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +46.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
2
Borage
Borage
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Borage Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.06g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 17.99g 3.06g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 21kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Borage
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.59mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 29mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 71mg 53mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 10mg 80mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.56mg 0.349mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.06mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.041mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.084mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 13µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.17g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Parsnip
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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 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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.