Parsnip vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsnip and carambola different?
- Parsnip is richer in manganese, vitamin K, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1, while carambola is higher in vitamin C.
- Parsnip covers your daily need for manganese, 23% more than carambola.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than carambola (45).
Parsnips, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 | +190% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182% |
| Contains more IronIron | +637.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +391.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +491.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1413.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +893.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +458.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
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~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +273.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +291.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.037mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 34.4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Folate | 67µg | 12µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.017mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.014mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.391mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 6.73g | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 31kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)