Parsnip vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsnip and broccoli different?
- Parsnip is richer in manganese, fiber, and copper, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 80% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip contains 3 times more manganese than broccoli. Parsnip contains 0.56mg of manganese, while broccoli contains 0.21mg.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than broccoli (32).
Parsnips, raw and Broccoli, 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 | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
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 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +424.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +351.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +918.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 89.2mg | 80% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 101.6µg | 66% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.6g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.175mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.117mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 6.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.573mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Folate | 67µg | 63µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli 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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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