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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 B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of 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.

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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.639mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.573mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~63µg

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% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
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.
Parsnip Broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Broccoli Opinion
Calories 75kcal 34kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.3g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 17mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 13.09g 4.04g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 6.64g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 375mg 316mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 4.8g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 4.9g 2.6g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.049mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.41mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 66mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 33mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.78mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.21mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.071mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.639mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.573mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 22.5µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 67µg 63µg Parsnip
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.011g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.038g Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
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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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.