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Parsnip vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Butterbur

  • Parsnip is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Butterbur is 16% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 19 times more Vitamin B5 than Butterbur. Parsnip contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur contains 0.032mg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +491.7%
Contains more Zinc +268.8%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +104.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +491.7%
Contains more Zinc +268.8%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +104.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -30%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1775%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.096
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1775%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.096

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +398.3%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +49%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +398.3%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +49%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.61g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.39g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.04g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 3.61g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 14kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Butterbur
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.59mg 0.1mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 12mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 10mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.59mg 0.16mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.103mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.274mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.02mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.032mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 67µg 10µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 ($)

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.