Parsnip vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Parsnip and Cassava
- Cassava has less Vitamin K, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Parsnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 17% more.
- Parsnip has 8 times more Vitamin E than Cassava. Parsnip has 1.49mg of Vitamin E, while Cassava has 0.19mg.
- Cassava is lower in Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, raw and Cassava, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
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 | +684.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +460.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1084.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +49.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.048g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 75kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 1.2g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 20.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.09g | 36.26g |
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| Carbs | 17.99g | 38.06g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 375mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 23.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cassava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.