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Parsnip vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Parsnip and Cardoon

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Cardoon is richer in Copper.
  • Parsnip covers your daily Vitamin C needs 17% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Parsnip. Parsnip has 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Cardoon has 0.02mg.
  • Parsnip contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Cardoon, 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 Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Equal in Potassium - 400
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Equal in Potassium - 400

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 C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Equal in Folate - 68
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Equal in Folate - 68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +342%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +15.3%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +342%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 2.47g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.7g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 4.07g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 17kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Cardoon
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.59mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 29mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 71mg 23mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 10mg 170mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.17mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.56mg 0.256mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.03mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.3mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.338mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 67µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.018g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.041g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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 ($)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.