Parsnip vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parsnip and Brussels sprouts?
- Parsnip is richer in manganese, vitamin B5, and copper, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 129% higher.
- Brussels sprouts have 2 times less vitamin B5 than parsnip. Parsnip has 0.6mg of vitamin B5, while Brussels sprouts have 0.309mg.
We used Parsnips, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.3% |
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 | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +686.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +387% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325431.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 153g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 177µg | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 85mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.219mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.337mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.309mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.139mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 8.95g | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 67µg | 61µg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Potassium | 375mg | 389mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts 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.